Lead Pre-K Educator & Program Mentor

YWCA York; York (York County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

YWCA York seeks a dedicated early childhood education professional to deliver high-quality, developmentally appropriate care and to oversee program quality at multiple locations in York, PA. You will mentor PKC staff, collaborate with the PKC Director and classroom team, and ensure safe, inclusive environments aligned with standards.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in ECE or related field with 5 years of Pre-K experience or equivalent credits plus experience, plus ongoing compliance with health

Qualifications

• Knowledge of child development and early learning strategies.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.
• Strong verbal communication and organizational skills.
• Cultural sensitivity and ability to adapt to diverse needs.

Responsibilities

• Support, mentor, and provide resources for PKC staff.
• Serve as liaison between the PKC Director, Assistant to the PKC Director, and classroom staff.
• Implement developmentally appropriate activities promoting language, social, motor, and self-help skills, incorporating family cultures and children’s assessed needs.
• Ensure constant visual and auditory supervision of children, with frequent counts and safety checks.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and developmentally appropriate classroom environment.
• Engage children in respectful, meaningful conversations and activities.
• Assess and document children’s development and interactions through observations and records.
• Adapt programming to meet individual needs, considering cultural, socio-economic, and developmental differences.
• Promote independence, self-esteem, and cooperative behavior.
• Perform daily health checks and report suspected abuse or neglect immediately to ChildLine (Mandated Reporter requirement).
• Follow all YWCA York, Guidance Manual, and Family Handbook procedures.
• Adhere to CACFP guidelines for meals/snacks and complete required documentation.
• Conduct monthly DHS regulation checklists.
• Maintain pediatric CPR and First Aid certification, and complete required annual trainings (minimum 24 hours).
• Develop professional, respectful relationships with families; communicate regularly and confidentially.
• Participate in family engagement and community events.
• Advocate for children and promote anti-bias education.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding children’s and families’ personal information.

Skills

Child development knowledge

Confidentiality

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related

ECE credits + experience (30 credits + 1 year)

Job description

YWCA York seeks a dedicated early childhood education professional to deliver high-quality, developmentally appropriate care and to oversee program quality at multiple locations in York, PA. You will mentor PKC staff, collaborate with the PKC Director and classroom team, and ensure safe, inclusive environments aligned with standards.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in ECE or related field with 5 years of Pre-K experience or equivalent credits plus experience, plus ongoing compliance with health