Assistant Teacher — Childcare & Learning Specialist

Greater Philadelphia YMCA; Hartford (NJ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free YMCA membership

50% off programming

Y retirement fund

Comprehensive benefits (health, dental

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Greater Philadelphia YMCA is hiring an assistant teacher who is passionate about nurturing great minds and engaging with the community. The role involves supporting dynamic curricula, supervising children, and fostering a fun, safe, and learning-friendly environment.

The position offers a free YMCA membership, discounts on programming, retirement benefits, and a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance, plus PTO and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• High School degree or equivalent.
• 2 years (2500 hours) verified childcare experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and implementing dynamic curricula to ensure fun, child-centered, and age-appropriate lessons are offered.
• Cultivate a sensitive, patient childcare environment for both children and families.
• Maintain a healthy environment through light cleaning and supporting personal care routines of the children.
• Supervise each child to ensure a safe environment by SEE, HEAR, DIRECT and ASSIST.

Skills

Childcare experience

Curriculum planning

Education

High School degree or equivalent

Job description

Greater Philadelphia YMCA is hiring an assistant teacher who is passionate about nurturing great minds and engaging with the community. The role involves supporting dynamic curricula, supervising children, and fostering a fun, safe, and learning-friendly environment.

The position offers a free YMCA membership, discounts on programming, retirement benefits, and a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance, plus PTO and tuition reimbursement.