Assistant Teacher

YWCA Lancaster; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Opportunities for personal and professional growth

Job summary

YWCA Lancaster seeks a full-time Assistant Teacher who will play a vital role in supporting children's development. This position requires caring for children, preparing a nurturing environment, and maintaining healthy relationships with both children and parents.

Successful candidates will have at least 2,500 hours of childcare experience, a high school diploma or GED, and a commitment to the mission of YWCA in promoting diversity and empowerment. Join our dedicated team in making a positive impact in our community.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have at least 2,500 hours of childcare experience.
• Attend a minimum of 12 hours of training per year.
• Advocate for Early Childhood Education programs in Pennsylvania.

Responsibilities

• Caring for children according to Child Care regulations.
• Preparing a nurturing environment for children's growth.
• Maintaining appropriate interactions with children and parents.

Skills

Childcare experience

Respect for children and parents

Teamwork

Ability to lift 45 lbs

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Lancaster, PA, US

eliminating racism
empowering women
YWCA Lancaster

YWCA Lancaster is looking for a full-time Assistant Teacher, who is an integral part of our team.

Full-time hours Monday-Friday 9:30am-5:30pm.

What your day looks like

• Caring for children within the context of the YWCA of Lancaster Child Care Manual and DPW Child Care regulations.
• Preparing suitable physical and nurturing environment for ALL children so that they may grow physically, emotionally, and intellectually.
• Maintainingappropriate interactionswith children,parents,and staff
• Maintaining a positive atmosphere within the classroom, as well as actively engaging with children to support their mental, physical, and emotional growth.
• Working cooperatively with the Center Director, staff, and other YWCA employees.
• Staying familiar with YWCA of Lancaster policies and procedures, Child Care manual procedures and Keystone Stars requirements to ensure program quality.
• Enforcing center policies with parents and children.
• Practicing flexibility regarding the staffing needs of the center.
• Assist in any/all classrooms or center that are assigned by the Supervisor.
• Cover breaks when assigned, and cover in classrooms during staff absences.
• Ratio must always be maintained. Staff will be required to stay past the end of their shift if necessary to maintain ratios.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Who you are

• Respect for children and their parents, as well as a belief in the individuality of each child.
• Candidates must possess the desire and ability to embody the YWCA’s mission of eliminating racism and empowering women.
• High School diploma or GED
• 2,500 hours of childcare experience is required.
• Must be able to lift 45 lbs. and have movement ability to sit, stand, crawl, climb, lift overhead, bend and move from sitting position on floor to standing position.
• Attend a minimum of 12 hours of training per year.
• Working cooperatively with other YWCA Childcare programs.
• Advocating for Early Childhood Education programs in the state of Pennsylvania.
• Uphold and demonstrate to all staff, students, parents, and children the YWCA mission.
• Participate in at least one mission related activity a year.

Who we are

YWCA Lancaster is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all. Everything we do is based on the belief that all women and families have the right to be safe and choose the direction of their lives. Since 1889, we have served children and adults in the community through a variety of programs.

We are always looking for talented individuals to join our team. As a progressive company with strong core values, we offer a professional working environment and a competitive benefits package as well as the opportunity for personal and professional growth.

Equal Opportunity Employer

YWCA is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship.