Job Title : Toddler Teacher Assistant (Full-Time), Lealman YMCA Preschool Academy
Duties :
- Help provide a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment for young children
- Support lead teachers with daily activities and classroom supervision
- Foster the YMCA's core values of honesty, respect, responsibility and caring
- Assist with implementing curriculum and guiding structured and free play activities
- Promote positive behavior and help maintain classroom routines
- Attend to children's basic needs including meals, rest, and outdoor play
- Participate in staff meetings, trainings, and family engagement events
Requirements :
18 years oldHigh school diploma or equivalent requiredCDA credential or equivalent preferredCompletion of DCF MODS (Introductory Child Care Training, Parts 1 & 2)1+ year of experience working with children in a developmental settingAble to work with infants, toddlers, and young children both indoors and outdoorsPhysical Requirements :
Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, talk, hear, and lift up to 40 lbsMust be comfortable participating in activities and engaging physically with childrenVision requirements include close / distance vision, depth perception, and focus adjustmentPay & Perks : Full-time, $14.75–$20.00 / hour (based on experience). Schedule is Monday through Friday. Health insurance, Paid time off, 75% discount on preschool tuition, Free before / after school care for school-age children, free YMCA wellness center access for your household, employer-paid retirement contributions.
Work Location : Lealman YMCA Preschool Academy -5175 45th St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33714
Interested? Contact the Executive Director of Early Childhood Education, Tracey Frank :
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