Early Learning Center Teacher Assistant Infant​/Toddler part time

Early Learning Center Teacher Assistant Infant/Toddler part-time 1:30-5:30

Year‑round part‑time position. Monday–Friday 1:30–5:30 pm.

Assist the Head Teacher in providing a supportive, respectful, safe, and healthy environment for children enrolled in YWCA Hartford Region Early Learning Centers. Facilitate activities that meet the developmental needs of a large group of early‑childhood learners.

• Plan, develop, and deliver classroom and outdoor curriculum to support each child’s physical, emotional, and intellectual growth.
• Implement individual support plans and short–term and long–term goals for program improvement.
• Maintain an orderly, safe, healthy, and inviting environment; provide positive guidance and redirection.
• Assist with snack preparation, delivery, cleanup, and bathroom supervision.
• Communicate calmly and responsively with parents and support staff, and assume daily classroom responsibilities when the Head Teacher is absent.
• Follow OEC and YWCA protocols for child‑abuse reporting; complete developmental observations, incident reports, and necessary documentation within 24 hours.
• Adhere to CACFP procedures, maintain confidentiality, and report injuries to site manager.
• Participate in sanctuary training, other job‑related trainings, and stay current with best practices.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Demonstrated ability to develop age‑appropriate exhibits and activities; basic knowledge of child‑development principles.
• Minimum 18 years of age.
• CPR/First Aid certification, or obtain within 2 months of employment.

Part‑time;
Monday–Friday 1:30–5:30 pm.

• Build professional relationships with staff, volunteers, and parents.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to personal and professional development.
• Conflict resolution and promotion of a respectful workplace.

This is a non‑benefited position.