Infant Assistant Teacher

Ymca-of-Greater-Brandywine; Atglen (Chester County); Sur place; USD 18 000 - 23 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Free family YMCA membership

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid holidays and plentiful PTO

Babysitting while you work (up to 4 h/

Program discounts on childcare, camp,.

12% employer retirement contribution

Optional 403B retirement plan

Employee Assistance Program

Continuing education reimbursement

Tuition discounts with Chestnut Hill &

Career development and paid training

Referral bonus beginning at $300

Résumé du poste

The YMCA of Greater Brandywine is seeking an Infant Assistant Teacher to support a safe, educational infant program on-site. You will supervise infants, engage them in developmentally appropriate activities, and maintain accurate records under the guidance of the lead teacher and director.

Responsibilities include greeting families, applying positive guidance, and ensuring adherence to DHS procedures while upholding YMCA standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2,500 hours of childcare experience preferred.
• 30 credit hours in early childhood/related field.
• 15 college credits and one-year care experience required or preferred.
• Current CDA certificate required.

Responsabilités

• Maintain supervision of all students.
• Provide a safe, clean, and risk-free environment.
• Engage with the children to encourage development and participation.
• Maintain records (accidents, sign-in/out, attendance).
• Greet parents daily and report concerns to lead teacher or director.
• Use positive guidance to support children.
• Follow DHS procedures and assist others in doing so.
• Provide care for children's needs.
• Ensure compliance with YMCA policies and procedures.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Connaissances

Patience

Communication

Observation

Engaging children

Formation

High school diploma or GED

30 college credit hours in early childhood or related field

15 college credits + 1 year care-related experience

Current CDA certificate

Description du poste

Embark on a Journey of Impactful AdventureThe Infant Assistant Teacher supports the work of the YMCA, a leading nonprofit charitable organization committed to strengthening community through Youth Development Healthy Living and Social Responsibility. The Infant Assistant Teacher creates a safe and positive atmosphere that welcomes all children and families while promoting and maintaining a strong educational program in accordance with the YMCA and licensing and quality requirements.Who Are We?The YMCA of Greater Brandywine (YGBW) was named a 2026 Top Workplace by The Philadelphia Inquirer for the third consecutive year. An association of nine YMCAs serving Chester County, the YMCA of Greater Brandywine is a non-profit organization dedicated to nurturing the potential of every child, promoting healthy living, and fostering social responsibility through life-changing programs for allPerks & BenefitsFree family YMCA membership, including outdoor poolsMedical, dental, and vision insurance, along with paid holidays and plentiful PTO for full-time employeesBabysitting while you work (up to 4 hours per day)Generous program discounts on childcare, camp, youth sports, swimming lessons and everyday essentials like home, auto, and pet insurance on our employee marketplace12% employer contribution to retirement savings upon reaching eligibility and optional 403B retirement savings plan upon hire.Employee Assistance ProgramContinuing education reimbursement, tuition discounts with Chestnut Hill College and Immaculata UniversityCareer development and paid trainingUnlimited referral bonus beginning at $300.00What You’ll DoMaintain supervision of all students.Provide a safe, clean, and risk-free environment.Engage with the children to encourage their development and involvement in activities.Maintain maintenance records, including, but not limited to: accident and incident reports, sign in/out sheets, attendance records.Greet parents and children daily and report or direct parental concerns to the lead teacher or director.Use positive guidance to support children.Follow DHS procedures and help others do as well.Provide care for the needs of children.Ensures compliance with all YGBW policies and standard operating procedures.Performs other related duties as assigned.What You'll NeedMust have a high school diploma or GED and 2,500 hours of service (2 years) of childcare experience preferred30 credit hours of early childhood, elementary or related human services field education15 college credit hours and one-year experience related to the care2,500 hours of serviceCurrent CDA certificateMust keep an up-to-date DHS fileObtain and maintain all new hire certifications and trainings within 90 days of hireWork Conditions and Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, sit, walk, communicate and hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee may frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus. Will be exposed to illness-causing bacteria and viruses.Why You Need To ApplyNot meeting every single requirement? That’s perfectly okay! Research shows that women and marginalized groups are often hesitant to apply for jobs unless they meet all the qualifications. If you’re excited about this role, don’t let a few mismatches in your experience hold you back. We want to see your application! You could be exactly what we’re looking for!