Job Title: Toddler Teacher Assistant (Full-Time)

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

We're hiring caring Full-Time Toddler Teacher Assistants to support classroom activities at Lealman Preschool Academy. This is a great opportunity to be part of a mission-driven team with opportunities for training, growth, and professional development.

What You'll Do

• 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

What We're Looking For

• At least 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

• Must pass a Level 2 background screening and 10-panel drug test

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

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay Range: $14.75–$20 per hour (based on experience)

• Schedule: Full-time, Monday through Friday

• Benefits (if eligible):

  • 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

Join a team that's making a difference in children's lives every day. If you're ready to support early learning in a positive and professional environment, we'd love to hear from you!

Contact: Tracey Frank, Executive Director of Early Childhood Education - tfrank@stpeteymca.org