JOB DETAILS

Assistant Teacher - PT

CompanyWestfield Area YMCA
LocationWestfield
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJanuary 7, 2026
About The Company
The Westfield Area YMCA is a nonprofit human service organization dedicated to developing the full potential of every individual and family in the communities it serves through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.
About the Role

Description

The Westfield Area YMCA is looking for a part-time Assistant Teacher to join our team!

Candidates must be energetic and highly motivated with strong communication skills.


The Assistant Teacher works together with the Head Teacher while implementing planned activities and curriculum to promote youth development, social responsibility and healthy living. The ideal candidate is reliable, flexible with their schedule, has experience working with children (infant –5 years old) and has a genuine interest in teaching/education.


Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Assisting Teacher with daily classroom activities

Ability to follow instructions and provide support

Aiding in preparing materials for lessons

Supervising and interacting with children

Creating a nurturing and warm environment


Available shift:

Monday - Friday 7:00am-9:00am


Pay: $17.00-$20.00, commensurate with education and experience


Benefits:

Eligible Employees who meet the requirements are entitled to the following benefits:


· Complimentary YMCA membership

· Employee referral bonus program

· Paid NJ Earned Sick Leave

· Short-Term disability benefits

· 403b Retirement Savings Account

· Discounts on designated child care programs

· Discounts with other organizations for just being a Y Employee and MORE!


Mission:

The Westfield Area YMCA is a nonprofit human service organization dedicated to developing the full potential of every individual and family in the communities it serves through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.


The YMCA is a great place to work and to be a part of the community! For more information, please visit our website: https://westfieldynj.org/


Requirements

  • CDA; or AA Degree in a related field; or HS degree and 1 year experience working with children
  • Strong communication skills required
  • Creativity, initiative and flexibility are essential
Key Skills
EnergeticHighly MotivatedStrong Communication SkillsReliabilityFlexibilityExperience Working with ChildrenInterest in TeachingCreativityInitiative
Benefits
Complimentary YMCA MembershipEmployee Referral Bonus ProgramPaid NJ Earned Sick LeaveShort-Term Disability Benefits403b Retirement Savings AccountDiscounts on Designated Child Care ProgramsDiscounts with Other Organizations for Just Being a Y EmployeeMore
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Assistant Teacher assists the Head Teacher with daily classroom activities and supports the implementation of planned activities and curriculum. They create a nurturing environment while supervising and interacting with children.
📋Job Type
full time
💰Salary Range
$17 - $20
📊Experience Level
0-2
💼Company Size
141
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
20 hours
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