Assistant Teacher Early Learning - ELC

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate classroom environment
• Build positive relationships with children and provide active supervision at all times
• Support Lead Teachers in implementing curriculum that promotes physical, emotional, social, and cognitive development
• Help manage daily routines including activities, meals, snacks, and classroom setup/cleanup
• Assist with attendance tracking, headcounts, and behavior support
• Model YMCA core values: caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility
• Build and maintain positive, confidential relationships with families
• Complete required documentation, including incident and accident reports, accurately and on time

Requirements

• Must meet State of New Hampshire licensing requirements for Assistant Teacher
• CPR/AED and First Aid certifications (or willingness to obtain)
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A patient, positive, and nurturing approach to early childhood education

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience working with young children

Benefits

• Free YMCA family membership
• Paid training and professional development opportunities
• Opportunities for career growth within the YMCA
• Tuition discounts to select NH and online schools
• Employee discounts on programs, childcare, and more
• Paid time off
• Flexible, supportive work environment

About the Company

The Granite YMCA is a mission-driven organization dedicated to providing nurturing and engaging early childhood education. We strive to create a supportive environment where children can grow and thrive through high-quality programming and community connection.