Assistant Teacher - Pre-K

YWCA Greater Harrisburg; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 3,000; Full time

Job summary

YWCA Greater Harrisburg is looking for an Assistant Teacher for their Pre-K Counts program. The role involves assisting the Lead Teacher while providing high-quality childcare, ensuring a caring and safe environment for children. Candidates should have relevant educational qualifications and experience working with young children.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible spending account for medical expenses

Life Insurance

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Paid holidays

Pension Retirement Plan

Qualifications

• Experience working with diverse groups of young children.
• Understanding of principles of child development and preschool educational methods.
• Ability to communicate with children effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Lead Teacher in managing daily classroom activities.
• Provide direct supervision and support to children.
• Maintain classroom according to regulations and standards.

Skills

Child supervision

Communication

Classroom management

Education

Associates degree in early childhood education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

The YWCA Greater Harrisburg is seeking aAssistant Teacherfor our Pre-K Counts program.

The Assistant Teacher assists the Lead Teacher in managing the day-to-day operational activities of the classroom. In addition, the Assistant Teacher provides high quality childcare through safe and attentive supervision which includes the implementation of approved lesson plans and age-appropriate activities throughout the day as planned by the Lead Teacher.

Position Details:

• Full Time - M-F, 9am - 5pm
• $18/hour
• Year round position

Successful Candidates Will:

• Provide direct supervision of children in the assigned classroom.
• Maintain classroom according to DPW regulations and communicates effectively wit the children and fellow staff to assure a positive and pleasant group atmosphere.
• Follow established emergency and accident procedures and provide an immediate response to quickly comfort children in distress.
• Communicate directly with the children, encouraging and guiding them in age-appropriate activities providing regular and meaningful interaction.
• Assist with attendance and other records as required
• Attend trainings and maintain any and all certifications

Position Requirements:

• Associates degree in early childhood education (CDA); Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum of two (2) years experience working with diverse groups of young children.
• Thorough understanding of the principlesof child development and preschool educational methods.
• Ability to be mentally alert and observant at all times when responsible for children.
• Ability to speak and read clearly to communicate easily with children under care with knowledge of language development and understanding.
• FBI, Child Abuse, and State Police Clearances

Our Awesome Benefits Include:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible spending account for medical expenses
• Life Insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Paid holidays
• Pension Retirement Plan