Full-Time Assistant Child Care Teacher

About the role

The Penobscot Bay YMCA is seeking a Full-Time Assistant Child Care Teacher to join our early childhood team in Rockport. This position offers a competitive salary, a state-of-the-art workforce stipend, flexible hours, and numerous benefits.

Responsibilities

• Provide active supervision of children at all times to ensure a safe, supportive, and engaging learning environment.
• Assist the Lead Teacher in planning and implementing age-appropriate educational activities that encourage learning through play.
• Foster positive relationships with children by encouraging curiosity, creativity, confidence, and respectful interactions.
• Support children with guidance, encouragement, and redirection using positive behavior management techniques.
• Observe children's growth and development and assist with ongoing documentation and developmental assessments.
• Help maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming classroom that meets YMCA, DHHS licensing, and NAEYC Accreditation Standards.
• Follow all YMCA policies, licensing regulations, health and safety procedures, and ADA accommodation requirements.
• Build positive, professional relationships with families while maintaining open and respectful communication.
• Participate in staff meetings, required trainings, and ongoing professional development.
• Assist with classroom housekeeping, daily routines, meal service, transitions, and other program responsibilities.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• A commitment to providing safe, nurturing, and compassionate care.
• A history of responsible, ethical, and professional conduct.
• CPR, First Aid, and AED certification required; training will be provided for candidates who are able to successfully complete the certification course.
• Child Abuse Prevention Training within 30 days of hire.
• Previous experience working with children in an early childhood or developmental setting preferred.
• A willingness to work toward a Child Development Associate (CDA) or Infant/Toddler Credential.
• The ability to create engaging, age-appropriate learning experiences.
• Experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds is a plus.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with children, families, and coworkers.
• A commitment to creating an inclusive environment and supporting children of all abilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).