Pre-K Assistant Teacher

YMCA of the Roses; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free gym access

Program discounts

Free Child Watch (up to 3 hours perday

Job summary

YMCA of the Roses is hiring a Full-Time Pre-K Assistant Teacher to support a safe, engaging classroom and implement curriculum for young learners.

The schedule is 8:00 AM–4:00 PM, with potential shifts for before/after-school care. We value caregivers who foster achievement, belonging, and strong partnerships with families and the community.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED plus related early childhood coursework or training.
• Background checks and mandated reporter training are required; TB testing and health screenings may be needed.

Responsibilities

• Implements curriculum and purposeful programming within guidelines.
• Supervises children and classroom activities.
• Maintains safety, cleanliness, and appropriate ADA accommodations.
• Conducts observations and provides feedback to support child development.
• Goes over child progress with families and coordinates parent involvement.
• Keeps accurate program records and attends staff meetings and trainings.

Skills

Child development understanding

Communication

Observation & assessment

Education

High school diploma or GED

30 college credits in ECE/related field

600+ hours secondary training in relevant field

15 college credits in ECE + 1 year experience with children

Post-secondary training curriculum per 3270.31(c)

2 years documented experience with children

Tools

Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED certification

Job description

Help young learners grow, learn, and thrive!

We're seeking a caring and dependable Full-Time Pre-K Assistant Teacher to support a fun, safe, and engaging classroom environment.

Schedule: 8:00 AM–4:00 PM, with potential shifts in our before- and after-school care programs.

If you enjoy working with children and making a difference each day, we'd love to hear from you!

Benefits Include:

• FREE Access to fitness centers and pools at all YMCA of the Roses locations
• Program and lesson discounts
• FREE Child Watch (up to 3 hours per day while working, when available)

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Provides direction for the children in the classroom, and implements program curriculum. Provides a quality experience to children and parents that focuses on building achievement and belonging in youth and relationships among youth and within families.

OUR CULTURE:

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Implements purposeful programming and curriculum within the established guidelines and is prepared in advance of each lesson/activity.
2. Supervises the children, classroom, and all activities including ADA accommodations where appropriate. Follows all procedures and standards.
3. Actively guides children in developmentally appropriate appropriate play and routines.
4. Makes ongoing, systematic observations and evaluations of each child to provide feedback and create purposeful activities to meet the needs of the individual and group.
5. Provides positive descriptive feedback to prevent and redirect challenging behaviors.
6. Cultivates positive relationships, conducts parent conferences, and maintains effective communication with parents. Engages parents as volunteers and connects them to the YMCA.
7. Maintains program site and equipment in accordance with program standards.
8. Ensures a safe, healthy environment and is knowledgeable on effectively enacting safety/emergency procedures. Practices infection control procedures and proper hand washing.
9. Maintains required program records.
10. Accurately maintains required trainings to comply with licensing, program standards and YMCA policies.
11. Attends and participates in family nights, program activities, staff meetings, and staff training as required.
12. Effectively communicates with supervisor and co-workers to provide feedback for program improvement, concerns, etc.
13. Reports suspected abuse in accordance with the PA Child Protective Services Law and YMCA policy.
14. Performs other duties as assigned.

YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader):

• Engaging Community
• Critical Thinking & Decision Making
• Innovation
• Inclusion

QUALIFICATIONS:

As per Department of Human Services, an Assistant Group Supervisor shall have attained one of the following qualifications:

1. A high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 30 credit hours from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education or the human services field.
2. A high school diploma or a general educational development certificate, including 600 or more hours of secondary training described in section 3270.31(c) (relating to age and training).
3. A high school or general educational development certificate, 15 credit hours from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education or the human services field and 1 year of documented experience with children.
4. A high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and completion of a post-secondary training curriculum described in section 3270.31 (c).
5. A high school diploma or general educational development certificate and 2 years documented experience with children.

And,

1. Obtain a State Police, Child Abuse, NSOR and FBI certifications in addition to a negative Mantoux TB test and a physical.
2. Obtain Mandated Reporter training certification.
3. Must have or obtain Pediatric First Aide/CPR and AED certification.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Physical Requirements
  • Light – exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to move objects.
• Body Position and Movement (Seldom-1-10%, Occasionally-10-30%, Frequently 30-60%, Continuously 60-100% of the time)
• Stationary Position – Seldom
• Reaching - Occasionally
• Move/Traverse – Frequently
• Pulling/Pushing - Occasionally
• Position self to move about with agility (upright or lowered to the floor) - Occasionally
• Lifting – Frequently
• Ascend/Descend - Occasionally
• Visual Requirements
  • Requires good color, depth and field of vision (with or without correction) to distinguish like objects from one another, detect and visually follow moving objects
• Auditory (Hearing) Requirements
  • Ability to hear voices, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds to communicate, answer phones and respond to alarms/emergencies
• Hazardous Conditions/Materials Exposure
  • Frequent exposure to outdoor elements
  • Potential to come into contact with bodily fluids/blood