The Y is currently seeking a motivated and enthusiastic individual for a School-Age Child Care (SACC) Classroom assistant to join our team for morning and afternoon shifts to support the Y’s mission through direct supervision and leadership of children in a school-age child care program. The classroom assistant position supports the mission and work of the Y by assisting in the daily operation of early childhood and/or school-age classrooms. The Classroom Assistant helps implement developmentally appropriate activities, maintains a safe and welcoming environment, and supports routines, supervision, and family communication in alignment with YMCA policies and licensing/health standards.
Essential Functions
- Models the YMCA core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility with children, families, and staff.
- Assists with daily routines (arrival, snack/meals, transitions, dismissal), supervision, and behavior support to ensure safety and positive engagement.
- Helps prepare and lead age-appropriate activities under the direction of classroom leads/supervisors; maintains clean, organized, and ready learning spaces.
- Maintains required ratios and active, visual supervision at all times; remains alert and responsive to child needs and environmental risks.
- Supports accurate records (attendance, incident/accident reports, medication/allergy notes) and follows check-in/out procedures and confidentiality standards.
- Follows YMCA policies, emergency procedures, and mandated reporting/abuse-prevention protocols. Attends required meetings and trainings.
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- Must be 18 years or older.
- Experience working with children preferred.
- Documentation of physical exam and TB Tine Test required (every two years).
- Must complete CT Office of Early Childhood (OEC) Background Check and fingerprinting within 30 days of hire.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus.
- Ability to teach and assist in activities.
- Strong role model with integrity, adaptability, and communication skills.
- Calm under pressure and able to respond to emergencies.
- Observant, safety-conscious, and quick to react in emergencies.
- Flexible work schedule required.
- CPR/First Aid (Child Care) certification required within six months of hire.
- Complete New Employee Orientation, Child Abuse Prevention, Mandated Reporter, Bloodborne Pathogens, Employee Safety, and Hazard Communication training before start.
- Administration of Medications certification preferred.
- Must complete OEC background check and fingerprinting within the required timeline
- Ongoing professional development as required by OEC and the Y.
