YMCA of Delaware·Sussex County, Delaware
The Early Childhood Teacher Assistant is responsible for supervising children, maintaining a safe classroom environment, and facilitating age-appropriate learning activities. They also provide daily care, including diapering, feeding, and supporting the social and emotional needs of the children.
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Benefits: & Perks:
Full benefits package including Dental, Vision & Health Insurance Generous PTO vacation, 12 paid holidays, and sick leave Free Nationwide Y Membership for your Household 12% Employer-Funded Retirement Plan upon meeting eligibility Learning and development workshops Career advancement opportunities Staff Discounts on Programs & Services and more!
$15.50. Final compensation is based on factors such as skills, qualifications, and experience.
Supervise the children, classroom, and all activities as assigned while exhibiting safe, healthy, developmentally appropriate childcare practices.
Provide daily care for children including diapering, toileting, feeding, and supporting social/emotional needs.
Encourage, engage and support children in all classroom activities including instructional times, meal times, transitions, and gross motor activities.
Implement positive behavior management techniques.
Assist in planning, implementing and actively participate in daily age-appropriate classroom activities to ensure all children are provided an opportunity to learn.
Assist in observing children and documenting their progress and development.
The YMCA of Delaware is an equal opportunity employer. The Y maintains a work environment in which staff are treated fairly and with respect and in which discrimination of any kind will not be tolerated. In accordance with federal, state and local laws, we recruit, hire, promote and evaluate all applicants and staff without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, familial status, marital status, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, disability, veteran or military status, domestic or sexual violence victim status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Unlawful discrimination will not be a factor in any employment decision.
Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and at least six months of experience working with children in a group setting. Additionally, applicants must hold or be actively working toward a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or equivalent state-recognized training.
Market context
Delaware classroom teacher roles are typically driven by steady K-12 staffing needs, especially for candidates who already hold a valid Delaware teaching license and can work across grade levels. These positions can be competitive because districts often look for licensed teachers with strong classroom management, dependable transportation, and readiness to support students consistently. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit before applying, then confirm licensure details and commute logistics against the original posting.