Assistant Teacher - Preschool

Job overview

The Assistant Teacher - Preschool role is onsite in Glastonbury, CT. The posting lists pay of $16.94 per hour. The position supports the YMCA of Greater Hartford’s preschool department. Working under the Head Teacher’s guidance and the Child Development Director’s supervision, the assistant teacher helps provide education and care, supports classroom activities, and helps maintain a safe, healthy, and developmentally appropriate environment for children.

What you'll do

• Assist with classroom supervision and outdoor play
• support developmentally appropriate curriculum and required reports
• use child-development knowledge to assess and plan for individual children
• supervise visitors and children
• document emergency drills
• prepare program materials
• take attendance and lunch counts
• maintain classroom materials
• follow food-handling, sanitation, center policies, and applicable standards
• protect confidential information.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

assistant teacher

preschool

glastonbury ct

ymca of greater hartford

$16.94/hr

early childhood education

classroom supervision

child development

curriculum support

outdoor play

child safety

attendance records

emergency drills

bilingual spanish-english a plus

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The posting notes that Spanish-English bilingual ability is a plus and describes preschool classroom work, including outdoor play and lifting or assisting children up to 30 pounds.

About the employer

YMCA Of Greater Hartford is hiring for this role. Industry: Elementary and Secondary Schools. Sector: 61.