Assistant Teacher - Early Learning - Full Time

Greater Philadelphia YMCA; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the Greater Philadelphia YMCA as an Assistant Teacher focused on early learning! This full-time role involves creating engaging curricula for children and cultivating a nurturing environment. Enjoy benefits like a free YMCA membership and comprehensive health coverage while fostering child development in a supportive community setting.

Benefits

Free YMCA membership

50% off programming

Y retirement fund

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• 2 years verified childcare experience required.
• Must have a High School degree or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and implementing dynamic curricula.
• Maintain a healthy environment through light cleaning.
• Uphold all YMCA, State, and Quality Rating Systems policies.

Skills

Communication

Patience

Childcare awareness

Education

High School degree or equivalent

Job description

Assistant Teacher - Early Learning - Full Time

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Greater Philadelphia YMCA provided pay range

This range is provided by Greater Philadelphia YMCA. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$16.00/hr - $16.00/hr

Greater Philadelphia YMCA Employment Opportunity!

We believe great minds are nurtured by great teachers. Is that you?

We are looking for an assistant teacher passionate about bringing the best out in kids, connecting to our community and having fun!

Some rewards for joining our team:

• Free YMCA membership - access to all branches!
• 50% off programming including swimming lessons as well as childcare programs (early learning care, before and after care, day camp and overnight camp).
• Y retirement fund (ask us about this- it’s awesome)
• Comprehensive benefits package which includes health, dental and vision insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, etc.
  
  
  

What is needed for this job:

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

The responsibilities we will trust you with:

• 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 in your care by being able to identify, SEE, HEAR, DIRECT and ASSIST, always ensuring a safe environment.
• Uphold all YMCA, State, and Quality Rating Systems policies and guidelines for overall commitment to quality in childcare.
  
  
  

What you can expect:

• Support from an amazing team
• Opportunities to learn & grow
• Being a part of a non-profit organization that works to make the community stronger
  
  
  

After reading this, if you’re thinking this is great- we want to meet you!

Get the ball rolling with our quick, 3-minute online application.

The Greater Philadelphia YMCA is an equal opportunity employer. The Y considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran or other protected classification and in accordance with applicable laws.

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• Employment type

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