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Posted August 12, 2026

Toddler Teacher & Assistant Teachers @ Lally Early Learning Center (1/2)

Capital District YMCA
Schenectady, NY, US Full Time

Job Description

Job Description

GET PAID WHEN YOU NEED IT
With our Early Wage Access (EWA) program, access a portion of your earned wages on demand—no need to wait for payday. Enjoy more flexibility and control over your finances.

OPEN POSITIONS: 3 Full Time Vacancies

ASSISTANT TEACHER (2) – $16.43/hour
Minimum Qualifications:

    • Must be 18 years of age or older
    • HS Diploma/GED

    • 1 year experience working with children under 13

TODDLER TEACHER (1) – $19.57/hour
Minimum Qualifications:

    • Associate’s degree, Child Development Associate Credential, OR 9 college credits with plan of study leading to degree/CDA
    • 2 years experience with children under 13
    • 1 year supervisory experience

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS (ALL POSITIONS):

  • Maintain 30 hours of childcare-related training every 2 years
  • Tuberculosis (TB) Test and physician’s clearance to work in childcare

  • Basic computer skills, with strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving abilities

  • Ability to relate to diverse groups in the community

  • Child Abuse Prevention (Supervisory Staff), CPR, First Aid, AED, Blood-borne Pathogens trainings (completed within 30 days of hire)

WORK SCHEDULE:

  • Monday - Friday
  • 40 hrs per week, 8 hr work shift per day

    FULL TIME BENEFITS:
    Family YMCA Membership, Health, Dental, Y Retirement, generous PTO plan, Paid Sick Leave, and more!

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