Teacher Assistant (Full-time)

Saratoga Regional YMCA • Ballston Spa, NY

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About The Position

The Saratoga Regional YMCA is hiring a full-time Teacher Assistant to support children’s learning and development in a safe, nurturing, and playful environment. The assistant works alongside experienced teachers to plan and implement engaging daily activities and curriculum, participate in classroom instruction, and build relationships with children and families. The role supports the YMCA’s mission of strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Pay is $18.01 per hour.

Requirements

• At least 18 years old.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 1 year of experience in a childcare setting.
• Working knowledge and understanding of the New York State Pre-K curriculum and OCFS guidelines, if working in a relevant program.
• Current CPR PRO and First Aid certifications.

Responsibilities

• Maintain classroom staffing ratios and provide coverage for lunch breaks, bathroom breaks, planning, and other duties as needed.
• Assist the Teacher with daily lesson plans and activities and actively participate in classroom instruction.
• Follow YMCA and/or OCFS guidance for verbal interactions, learning and play techniques, and age-appropriate redirection.
• Support behavioral management plans and interact with children and parents with confidentiality, sensitivity, and patience.
• Complete accurate and timely attendance, progress, and behavioral records as assigned.
• Enforce YMCA policies, rules, regulations, and procedures, including emergency and safety procedures.
• Respond immediately to emergencies according to YMCA procedures and complete incident, accident, and other required reports.
• Build authentic relationships with members, help them connect with each other and the Y, and identify potential volunteers.
• Demonstrate commitment to the YMCA mission and its focus areas of youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.
• Articulate and model the Y’s core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.
• Attend staff meetings and in-service training.
• Wear required and approved uniform items at all times.
• Support other childcare programs when able to ensure staffing-ratio compliance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Education assistance.
• Tuition reimbursement may be available for CDA certification, subject to terms and conditions.
• Free YMCA membership.
• Childcare discounts.
• No nights or weekends.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED