Toddler Teacher Assistant (Full-Time), Lealman Preschool Job

Job Title: Toddler Teacher Assistant (Full-Time), Lealman Preschool

Duties:
Help provide a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment for young children
Support lead teachers with daily activities and classroom supervision
Foster the YMCA's core values of honesty, respect, responsibility and caring
Assist with implementing curriculum and guiding structured and free play activities
Promote positive behavior and help maintain classroom routines
Attend to children's basic needs including meals, rest, and outdoor play
Participate in staff meetings, trainings, and family engagement events

Requirements:
18 years old
High school diploma or equivalent required
CDA credential or equivalent preferred
Completion of DCF MODS (Introductory Child Care Training, Parts 1 & 2)
1+ year of experience working with children in a developmental setting
Able to work with infants, toddlers, and young children both indoors and outdoors
Physical Requirements:
Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, talk, hear, and lift up to 40 lbs
Must be comfortable participating in activities and engaging physically with children
Vision requirements include close/distance vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment
Pay & Perks: Full-time, $14.75–$20.00/hour (based on experience). Schedule is Monday through Friday. Health insurance, Paid time off, 75% discount on preschool tuition, Free before/after school care for school-age children, free YMCA wellness center access for your household, employer-paid retirement contributions.

Work Location: Lealman YMCA Preschool Academy -5175 45th St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33714

Interested? Contact Tracey Frank, Executive Director of Early Childhood Education - [email protected]

*Level 2 background check & 10-panel drug screen required.