Assistant Teacher - Early Learning - Full Time

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

Benefits offered by this job

Free YMCA membership

50% off programming including swimming

Y retirement fund

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Greater Philadelphia YMCA in Pennsylvania seeks an assistant teacher to support dynamic curricula and a fun, child-centered learning environment. This full-time, hourly role offers $16.50-$17.00 per hour and the chance to connect with a caring community.

You will help plan activities, maintain a safe and healthy environment, and work with a dedicated team to deliver quality childcare in line with YMCA standards.

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 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.

Skills

Childcare experience

Education

High School degree or equivalent

Job description

Full Time, Hourly | $16.50-$17.00

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