Childcare: Lead Toddler Teacher

YMCA OF BEAVER COUNTY 9; New Brighton (Beaver County); On-site; USD 16,531 - 24,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

YMCA membership

Clearance reimbursement

Education opportunities

Health insurance

Dental & vision insurance

Pension plan

403(b) access

Weekday schedule

Job summary

YMCA of Beaver County in New Brighton, PA seeks a Lead Teacher to plan and implement engaging activities for our toddler classroom, ensure child safety and respond to emergencies.

The role offers competitive hourly wage of $15, full benefits including health, dental, and 403(b), and opportunities for professional development, with a consistent weekday schedule and no evenings or weekends.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 30 college credits in early childhood education or related field.
• College degree in Childcare or related field.
• 600+ hours of secondary training described in PA Code 3270.319.
• 15 credits in ECE/Development plus 1 year with children.
• Post-secondary training curriculum described in 3270.31.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning, development and implementation of toddler activities (gross motor, art).
• Ensure child safety at all times and implement emergency procedures.

Skills

Early childhood activity planning

Classroom safety

Child engagement

Education

High school diploma or GED

30 college credits in ECE/Child Development

College degree in Childcare

600+ hours of secondary training (PA Code 3270.319)

15 college credits in ECE/Development

1 year experience with children

Post-secondary training curriculum 3270.31

2 years' experience with children

Job description

What We Offer:

• Competitive hourly wage: $15/hour
• FREE YMCA membership
• Reimbursement for clearances after 90 days of employment
• Opportunity for paid education and professional development
• 83% employer-paid health insurance
• 100% employer-paid dental and vision insurance
• 12% employer-paid pension upon eligibility
• Immediate access to 403(b) retirement savings
• Consistent weekday schedule - no evenings or weekends!

The Lead Teacher will be responsible for assisting with the planning, development, and implementation of activities such as gross motor games and exciting art activities in our toddler classroom. Being responsible for the safety of the children at all times, including understanding and being able to implement emergency procedures as necessary.

The Lead teacher shall have attained one of the following qualification levels:

• A high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 30 credit hours from an accredited college/university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field.
• A college degree in Childcare.
• A high school diploma or a general educational development certificate, including 600 or more hours of secondary training described in (PA Code) 3270.319 (relating to age and training).
• A high school diploma or a general education development certificate, 15 credit hours from an accredited college/university in early childhood education, development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 1 year experience with children.
• A high school diploma or a general education development certificate and completion of a post-secondary training curriculum described in 3270.31. (PA Code)
• A high school diploma or a general education development certificate and 2 years' experience with children.

OUR CULTURE:

At the Y, strengthening community is our cause. Every day, we work side by side with our neighbors to make sure that everyone has the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive. We act with intentionality to connect people to our cause through our service and engagement principles.

We are:

• WELCOMING We are open to all. We are a place where you can be, belong and become.
• GENUINE We value who you are and encourage you to be true to yourself and others.
• HOPEFUL We believe in you and your ability to be a catalyst for good in the world.
• NURTURING We're with you in your journey to develop your full potential.
• DETERMINED Above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

MISSION - OUR REASON FOR BEING

To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.

CAUSE - OUR MISSION IN ACTION

Strengthening the foundations of community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.