About this role
Support Staff - Early Childhood Learning Center
Do you love working with children and want to make a meaningful impact in your community? Join our Early Childhood Learning Center team as a Support Staff Member , where you'll play an important role in creating a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment for young learners.
This is more than just a job. It's an opportunity to help children build confidence, develop so cial skills and discover a love of learning during some of the most important years of their lives.
Shifts Available:
Monday - Friday: 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday - Friday: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Why You'll Love This Role
✨ Make a Difference Every Day
Support children's growth, curiosity, and development through positive interactions and hands-on learning experiences.
✨ Be Part of a Supportive Team
Work alongside passionate educators who are committed to helping children and one another succeed. Paid training is provided.
✨ Gain Valuable Experience
Perfect for individuals interested in education, childcare, psychology, social work, or youth development careers.
✨ Flexible and Rewarding Work Environment
What You'll Do
- Assist teachers with daily classroom activities and routines.
- Help create a welcoming, safe, and engaging environment for children.
- Support children's learning through play, exploration, and positive encouragement.
- Supervise children during classroom activities, outdoor play, meals, and transitions.
- Maintain classroom cleanliness and organization.
- Foster positive relationships with children, families, and staff.
Benefits at the YMCA:
- Free YMCA membership, including access to our brand-new, state-of-the-art Health & Fitness Center, group fitness classes such as Pilates, Yoga, Cycling, and more. Enjoy our regulation-size pool, exclusive member discounts , and special member-only opportunities!
- Participation in 403(b) savings plan and participation in the YMCA Retirement Fund (based on eligibility requirements).
- We believe in promoting from within whenever possible and encourage internal career growth. Employees will have first access to opportunities within their or other departments.
- Paid Sick Time
- Child Watch services during employee work hours (up to 2 hours)
Qualifications
What We're Looking For
- Positive, caring, and dependable individuals.
- Passion for working with young children.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Ability to create a safe and inclusive environment for all children.
- Previous childcare experience is helpful but not required.