Support Staff: Early Childhood Learning
LAKELAND HILLS YMCA
Summary
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.
Job description
This is more than just a job. It's an opportunity to help children build confidence, develop social 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.
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.
Requirements
- 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.
Benefits
- Free YMCA membership
- Health & Fitness Center access
- Group fitness classes
- Member discounts
- 403(b) savings plan
- YMCA retirement fund
- Paid sick time
- Child watch services
Company overview
Lakeland Hills Family YMCA is a leading nonprofit community service organization based in Mountain Lakes, New Jersey, serving as the center of Morris County's health and wellness community. Founded in 1912, the organization operates with a mission to strengthen the foundations of community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The YMCA offers comprehensive programs including early childhood education, after-school care, summer camps, competitive swimming, fitness classes, senior wellness initiatives, and specialized programs for individuals with developmental disabilities. With over 100 years of community service, Lakeland Hills YMCA serves thousands of members through its state-of-the-art facilities featuring fitness centers, swimming pools, and community spaces. The organization is particularly recognized for its innovative GRIT 'n Snow program combining snowboarding with mental health education, and its award-winning competitive swim team that has achieved national recognition. As a nonprofit, the YMCA provides financial assistance to ensure accessibility for all community members regardless of economic background.