Full-Time Young Toddler Lead Teacher

Carlisle Family YMCA; Carlisle (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 19,286 - 23,419; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance on day 1

Paid time off

Job summary

The Carlisle Family YMCA is seeking a dedicated Young Toddler Lead Teacher for its classroom serving 1-year-olds and young 2-year-olds. The teacher will plan activities, assess children, and hold annual parent conferences in a warm, organized space.

This full-time role runs Monday through Friday, 7:30am–4:30pm, with weekends and major holidays off. Compensation ranges from $14 to $17 per hour, dependent on degree and experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2,500 hours of documented experience working with children
• Must be comfortable changing diapers daily
• Create weekly lesson plans and conduct child assessments
• Ability to lead parent/teacher conferences annually
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the classroom

Responsibilities

• Lead planning for daily activities in the Young Toddler classroom
• Conduct child assessments and participate in annual parent-teacher conferences
• Decorate and organize the classroom to support learning
• Maintain classroom cleanliness and organization
• Follow licensing regulations and safety ratios

Skills

Love for children

Classroom management

Communication with parents

Diaper changing

Education

30 college credits in Education or Human Services

Associate’s Degree or CDA preferred

Job description

Do you have a love for young children? Do you want rewarding employment that helps nurture today’s youth and offer a safe space for them to develop and grow? Then our Young Toddler Lead Teacher position would be great for you! Our Young Toddler classroom is for 1-year-olds and young 2-year-olds.

The hours for this position are Monday through Friday, 7:30am-4:30pm. As the lead teacher, you would be the primary planner for the activities in the classroom, as well as completing child assessments and offering annual parent teacher conferences. You will also be able to decorate and organize the classroom. This age group is still in diapers, so you must be comfortable changing diapers daily. Communication with parents during drop-off and/or pick-up will happen daily.

We are closed for the following paid holidays: New Year’s Day, the Monday following Easter Sunday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day. Good Friday (the Friday before Easter Sunday) and Black Friday (the Friday following Thanksgiving) are in-service days. Staff are required to attend at least one of the two in-service days, but can choose to attend both if they don’t wish to use their PTO on that day.

Full-time staff are eligible for health insurance coverage on day 1 of employment. Paid Time Off will also start accruing immediately.

• 30 completed college credits in an Education or Human Services Field, Associate’s Degree or CDA preferred, but not required
• 2,500 hours of documented experience working with children REQUIRED, which can include babysitting, volunteer work, church programs, etc.

Requirements that may be completed as part of onboarding:

• 4 required background checks: FBI fingerprint clearances, Child abuse clearance, State police background check, and National Sex Offender Registry check
• Recent health assessment and TB test
• Must have a love for children ages 1-2
• Create weekly lesson plans
• Complete child assessments
• Conduct parent/teacher conferences annually
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of classroom
• Interact with and engage all children
• Follow DHS regulations and ratios
• Consistent communication with parents
• Change diapers/pull ups and help children use the potty and encourage potty training
• Other duties as assigned

Job Type:

• Full-time (M-F) 7:30am-4:30pm – with weekends and major holidays off
• $14-$17/hour depending on completion of a related college degree