Posted July 28, 2026
Assistant Teacher - Childcare
YMCA of Kingston and Ulster
Kingston, NY, US
Full Time
16USD - 17USD per hour
Job Description
Job Description
Job Overview: The Childcare Assistant Teacher is an important part of the YMCA Before and After School Care team. They will be a part of an on-site team assisting children in kindergarten to 5th grade with program activities and developing their skills.
Part-time, Morning and/or Afternoon
Locations: Kingston City Schools, New Paltz, Ellenville, Highland, and Marlboro School Districts
Responsibilities:
- Works under the supervision of a Group Teacher or the Site Leadership team.
- Ensure the daily care of every child by following all guidelines from the Office of Child and Family Services and YMCA standards.
- Complete all OCFS required trainings
- Create and implement fun and engaging learning experience for children.
- Model positive behavior to demonstrate safety, personal safety and safety of others.
- Assists students’ needs and conducts individual and group activities according to established curriculum.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Must be at least 18 year of age
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 1-2 years’ experience working with children.
- Excellent communication skills and both oral and written
- Experience preferred in one or more of the following areas: art, helping with homework, songs/music, skits, sports, and recreational games, etc.
- CPR, First Aid, AED certifications and Child Abuse Prevention training required to be completed along with other trainings after hire
