ASSISTANT TEACHER/CLASSROOM SUPPORT STAFF
About The Position
JOIN OUR TEAM AT THE F.M. KIRBY CHILDREN’S CENTER! Are you looking for more than just a job? At the F.M. Kirby Children’s Center of the Madison Area YMCA, you’ll be part of a dedicated, supportive team that helps shape young minds in a nurturing and engaging learning environment. We’re currently hiring Assistant Teachers and Classroom Support Staff to join our growing center. In these roles, you’ll play a vital part in creating a safe, fun, and stimulating environment where children thrive physically, socially, and emotionally. You’ll assist across multiple classrooms (infants, toddlers, and preschool), helping implement curriculum, supervising activities, and engaging children with care and creativity.
Requirements
- Must be 18 years or older
- Reliable, dependable, and flexible
- Ability to obtain CPR & First Aid certification within 30 days of hire (training provided!)
- Ability to walk, stand, sit on the floor, bend, kneel, and lean for extended periods
- Must be able to lift and/or assist children up to 50 pounds
- Comfortable working outdoors in a variety of temperatures
- Ability to communicate effectively and respond swiftly in emergencies
- Potential exposure to communicable diseases and bodily fluids
Nice To Haves
- Experience in early childhood education or related childcare
- CDA or at least 9 ECE credits
- Bilingual skills
Responsibilities
- Assist across multiple classrooms (infants, toddlers, and preschool)
- Help implement curriculum
- Supervise activities
- Engage children with care and creativity
- Maintain boundaries, follow mandated reporting requirements, and uphold policies and procedures to protect youth and participants
- Attend required training, report suspicious or inappropriate behaviors, and adhere to procedures that minimize risk
Benefits
- Competitive Pay: $17–$20/hour
- DailyPay: Access your earned wages before payday
- Free YMCA Membership plus up to 50% employee discounts
- Full-Time Benefits: Medical, dental, paid holidays, generous PTO, retirement, and more
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
