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Pre-School and Youth Activities Instructor

New Canaan Community YMCA, Inc.
New Canaan, CT Part Time
POSTED ON 3/11/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/10/2026

The New Canaan YMCA is looking for an engaging and creative individual to teach and guide preschool and youth activities.

Activities will range from Movement and Tumbling, Cooking, Music, STEM/STEAM and more - with an emphasis on fun, safety and fundamental skills - all using the incredible facilities available at our YMCA, such as our Bouncing Bears Gym

Candidates should have experience working with children, and feel comfortable providing age-appropriate lessons to groups including:

  • Parent/Child classes (ages 1 - 3)
  • Preschool (ages 3 - 5)
  • School Age (ages 6 - 12)


Days and times can be flexible - please indicate in your application approximate number of hours you are looking to work.

See full job description for more details

Why the Y? We are an inclusive, nonprofit organization committed to nurturing the potential of all kids, promoting healthy living, and fostering a sense of social responsibility.  

The YMCA offers benefits for Part-Time staff, including:

  • FREE YMCA membership
  • Retirement funds (403b Savings Plan, and YMCA Retirement Fund for eligible participants) 
  • Discounted group-rates for AFLAC supplemental insurance plans including Life Insurance, Short Term Disability Insurance, Accident, Cancer, and Hospital Plans
  • Guarantee to be “schedule free” on holidays, as our KU program follows the New Canaan Public School calendar


Visit our website for more details and full application: www.newcanaanymca.org/employment

Salary : $33 - $40

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