Daycare Teacher Assistant – Indian Valley branch

North Penn YMCA; Harleysville (PA); On-site; USD 17,908 - 20,664; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

YMCA Membership

Discount on programs and childcare

Employer contribution to pension plan

Job summary

A leading community organization in Harleysville seeks Daycare Teacher Assistants to support children's development in a caring environment. Responsibilities include supervising children, maintaining safety, and assisting in lesson planning. Candidates must have a high school diploma or two years of experience working with children, along with CPR and First Aid certifications. This part-time role offers a pay rate of $13-$15 per hour, along with various benefits, including YMCA membership and pension contribution.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma (assistant) or 2 years experience working with children.
• Current CPR and Basic First Aid certifications are needed.
• Must have effective communication skills, both written and oral.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the supervision of the children, classroom, and all activities.
• Maintain a safe and healthy environment for children and staff.
• Participate in educational opportunities to improve job knowledge.

Skills

Effective Communication

Collaborative work ethic

Emergency response ability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CPR and Basic First Aid certifications

Job description

890 Maple Ave. Harleysville, PA 19438 | 13-15 per hour Hourly, Part Time

The North Penn YMCA is hiring Daycare Teacher Assistants for our Indian Valley Family YMCA Branch. (DHS Assistant Group Supervisor designation)

The North Penn YMCA is a charitable, nonprofit organization committed to strengthening our communities through membership and programs that foster youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility for all. If you are interested in contributing to the largest Youth focused non-profit in the country, please read on.

Salary: $13-$15 per hour

Responsibilities:

• Greets each child and parent daily; communicates often and professionally with families, children and staff
• Assists in the supervision of the children, classroom, and all activities
• Assist in the development and maintenance of lesson plans
• Assist in maintaining a safe and healthy environment for children and staff
• Assists in collecting and recording all necessary information/documentation for student records, funding and other projects; enters data into appropriate systems in a consistent and timely fashion
• Assists in ensuring center’s compliance with all YMCA, PA DPW licensing, and STARS and requirements.
• Ability to process, understand and respond appropriately to emergency situations
• Maintain quality service by following organization standards
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed (i.e. participation in branch-wide activities and events as a team leader)
• Must maintain harmonious relations with all outreach facilities/sites
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications.
• Perform any other functions necessary for the smooth and efficient operation of the North Penn YMCA

Qualifications:

• Requires high school diploma (assistant); or be a minimum of 18 years old with 2 years’ experience working with children (aide)
• Requires current CPR and Basic First Aid certifications
• Effective Communication; written, oral and through presentations
• Must have strong collaborative work ethic
• Ability to interact with people of all ethnic backgrounds, ages, and lifestyles
• 8% employer contribution to your YMCA pension plan
• YMCA Membership
• Discount on programs and childcare
• Exceptional growth potential for your role and career

YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer All Qualified Women, Minorities, Persons with Disabilities, and US Veterans Encouraged to Apply