25-26 SY Before and After School Assistant Teacher

YMCA of Greater Brandywine; Berwyn (PA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

The YMCA of Greater Brandywine seeks a Before and After School Assistant Teacher to create a safe, educational atmosphere for children in elementary schools. Responsibilities include supervision, implementing lesson plans, and engaging with families. This part-time role is ideal for those passionate about making an impact in education.

Benefits

Free family YMCA membership, including outdoor pools

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Babysitting while you work

Generous program discounts

Employer contribution to retirement savings

Continuing education reimbursement

Qualifications

• Must have 2,500 hours of childcare experience.
• Current health assessment TB test required.
• Valid driver's license necessary.

Responsibilities

• Maintain supervision of all students.
• Implement lesson plans that encourage educational development.
• Participate in required training to comply with YMCA policies.

Skills

Child supervision

Educational development

Positive guidance

Education

High School diploma or GED

30 credit hours in early childhood education

Job description

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Description

Embark on a Journey of Impactful Adventure

The Before and After School Enrichment [BASE] Assistant Teacher supports the work of the YMCA, a leading nonprofit charitable organization committed to strengthening community. The BASE Assistant Teacher creates a safe and positive atmosphere that welcomes all children and families while promoting and maintaining a strong educational program in accordance with the YMCA quality requirements. Since the program is before and after school, working hours are 6:45 - 9:00 AM in the morning and 3:00 - 6:00 PM in the evening. We serve four (4) elementary schools in the Great Valley School District: Charlestown, General Wayne, KD Markley and Sugartown.

Description

Embark on a Journey of Impactful Adventure

The Before and After School Enrichment [BASE] Assistant Teacher supports the work of the YMCA, a leading nonprofit charitable organization committed to strengthening community. The BASE Assistant Teacher creates a safe and positive atmosphere that welcomes all children and families while promoting and maintaining a strong educational program in accordance with the YMCA quality requirements. Since the program is before and after school, working hours are 6:45 - 9:00 AM in the morning and 3:00 - 6:00 PM in the evening. We serve four (4) elementary schools in the Great Valley School District: Charlestown, General Wayne, KD Markley and Sugartown.

Who Are We?

The YMCA of Greater Brandywine (YGBW) was named a 2025 Top Workplace by The Philadelphia Inquirer for a second consecutive year. An association of nine YMCAs serving Chester County, the YMCA of Greater Brandywine is a non-profit organization dedicated to nurturing the potential of every child, promoting healthy living, and fostering social responsibility through life-changing programs for all.

Perks & Benefits

• Free family YMCA membership, including outdoor pools
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with paid holidays and plentiful PTO for full-time employees
• Babysitting while you work (up to 4 hours per day)
• Generous program discounts on childcare, camp, youth sports, swimming lessons and more!
• 12% employer contribution to retirement savings upon reaching eligibility and optional 403B retirement savings plan upon hire.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Continuing education reimbursement, tuition discounts with Chestnut Hill College and Immaculata University
• Career development and paid training
• Unlimited referral bonus beginning at $300.00
  
  

What You’ll Do

• Maintain supervision of all students.
• Provide a safe, clean, and risk-free environment.
• Implement lesson plans and activities that encourage their educational development,
• Maintain student records
• Greet parents and children daily
• report or direct parental concerns to the lead teacher or director.
• Use positive guidance to support children.
• Participate in annual required training at a minimum of 12 clock hours per year in order to be in compliance with all of the policies and procedures of the YMCA of Greater Brandywine, Keystone Stars and the Department of Human Services
• Must keep an up-to-date DHS file
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

What You'll Need

Must Have

• A High School diploma or GED and 2,500 hours of service (2 years) of childcare experience
• Valid Driver's License
• Current health assessment TB test
  
  

Preferred

• 30 credit hours of early childhood, elementary or related human services field education
• 15 college credit hours and one-year experience related to the care
• Current CDA certificate
• Must keep an up-to-date DHS file
• Obtain and maintain all new hire certifications and trainings within 90 days of hire
  
  

Work Conditions and Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, sit, walk, communicate and hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee may frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus. Will be exposed to illness-causing bacteria and viruses.

Why You Need to Apply

If you are looking to launch into a fabulous and rewarding career in education, we want to see your application! You could be exactly what we’re looking for and we could be exactly what you are looking for. Not meeting every single requirement? That’s perfectly okay! Research shows that women and marginalized groups are often hesitant to apply for jobs unless they meet all the qualifications. If you’re excited about this role, don’t let a few mismatches in your experience hold you back.

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