YMCA Of Greater Hartford·Plainville, Connecticut
The Teacher's Aide assists the Head Teacher in preparing and delivering daily activities while providing direct leadership and supervision to children. They are responsible for maintaining a safe, clean environment and building professional relationships with parents and staff.
YMCA of Greater Hartford
Job Title: Teacher’s Aide
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Job Grade:
Primary Department: SACC
Reports to: Child Development Director or Childcare Coordinator
The YMCA of Greater Hartford is an association open to all committed to helping people reach their potential in spirit, mind, and body. Our commitment is based on the belief that the purpose of this three-fold development is to live out the values of Caring, Honest, Respect and Responsibility.
Under the general direction of the Head Teacher, the Teacher’s Aide works for the YMCA of Greater Hartford and is responsible for on-site activity leadership, working directly with children. Must enjoy working with children, be a team player, be dependable and possess knowledge of positive behavior management techniques.
Provides a quality experience to children and parents that focuses on the YMCA values: honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring.
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Assist the Head Teacher in the preparation and delivery of daily activities by completing assigned tasks.
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Serve our diverse communities equitably and act with an inclusive, anti-racist lens at all times; promote a brave, respectful culture at the Y.
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Actively participate with children in all activities and during play times, ensuring premier quality and innovation.
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Be responsible for clean-up and maintenance of toys and materials after each activity.
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Communicate immediately any problems or concerns with the program, staff, children or parents to immediate Supervisor.
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Maintain confidentiality of information provided by parents, staff and administration.
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Report immediately to supervisor any evidence of child abuse including physical, mental, emotional and/or neglect.
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Attend the minimum number of training hours per year as required by State law and/or accrediting agencies, as approved by supervisor.
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Consistently provide friendly, courteous assistance, exceeding customers’ expectations every day, which includes building and maintaining healthy professional relationships with parents, children, host agencies, and staff.
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.
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Provides a quality experience for everyone, including but not limited to Health Seekers, Members, Participants, Internal Customers, Fellow Staff Members and others.
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Treats everyone with courtesy, respect, and consideration; displays integrity; listens actively and genuinely; communicates in a clear and pleasant manner; embraces differences among people; demonstrates an active willingness to learn and grow; accepts constructive criticism; works as a team member.
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All duties as assigned.
Market context
In Connecticut, classroom teacher roles are typically shaped by steady demand for candidates who can support student learning and meet school compliance requirements. These positions can be competitive because employers often look for a mix of classroom readiness, safety certifications, and relevant experience; here, the listed requirements include a valid CT driver’s license plus CPR, First Aid, and Medication Administration certifications. Job requirements and benefits on this platform are AI-summarized from the original job description, saving you research time, so review the source posting and confirm whether an Associate’s degree and Human Services experience are preferred or required before applying.