What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Teacher position at YM-YWHA OF UNION COUNTY?
Position Overview:
Do you love working with children and want to be part of a fun, creative, and supportive team? We're looking for an experienced Assistant Teacher to join our daycare family full-time! At the Union Y, we’re all about creating a warm, welcoming space where children can learn and grow—and where our staff feel valued and supported.
What You'll Do:
- Help create a safe, nurturing, and engaging classroom for children ages 0–5
- Support lead teachers with daily routines, activities, and care
- Lead and assist with creative projects, crafts, sensory play, and more
- Build meaningful relationships with children, families, and teammates
- Be an active and dependable part of our classroom community
What We’re Looking For:
- Experience working with young children (in a daycare, school, or camp setting)
- A friendly, positive, and responsible team player
- Someone who loves being hands-on and creative with crafts and activities
- Reliable and able to commit to a full-time schedule:
Monday–Friday | 7:30 AM – 5:45 PM
- A passion for early childhood education and a desire to grow in the field
Why You’ll Love Working With Us:
- A supportive, close-knit team and positive work environment
- Opportunities to be creative and have fun every day
- A place where your work truly makes a difference
- Consistent hours and job stability
- Training and professional development opportunities
- Staff appreciation, community spirit, and a workplace that feels like home
- PTO, Health Benefits, 401K, and Life Insurance
- Free membership to our center—including fitness center and pool access
If you're looking for a meaningful, full-time role where you can bring joy and creativity into children’s lives each day—we’d love to meet you!
Apply now and come be part of something special.
Your next great job could start here!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $15.50 per hour
Expected hours: 45 per week
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- After school
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16