Assistant Teacher

Job overview

The Assistant Teacher role is onsite in Metuchen, NJ, with a stated hourly rate of $15.92 and hours of 2:00 PM–6:30 PM. The Metuchen-Edison YMCA role supports children in a group care setting. Working under professional staff supervision, the assistant teacher helps provide a safe, high-quality program where children can participate and develop. The role supports classroom routines, play and outdoor activities, meals, hygiene, swim activities, and required documentation.

What you'll do

• Help supervise children in classrooms, playgrounds, and off-site activities
• participate in group play
• assist with nap routines, food service, and cleanup
• support swim instructors and staff-to-child ratios in the pool
• maintain classroom materials and equipment
• administer first aid and assist with medication under teacher direction
• support hygiene and diapering
• prepare activity materials and complete daily paperwork.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

assistant teacher

metuchen nj

metuchen-edison ymca

part-time

2:00 pm–6:30 pm

child care

classroom support

child safety

outdoor activities

swim activities

first aid

$15.92/hour

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

About the employer

Metuchen-Edison YMCA is hiring for this role. Industry: Child Care Services. Sector: 62.