School Age Before / After School

YMCA of Greater Erie; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 15,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & dental insurance

Disability and life insurance

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

Paid time off (PTO)

Free YMCA membership

Discounted program fees (childcare)

Flexible schedule

Job summary

The YMCA of Greater Erie is hiring a Part-Time School Age Before / After School Teacher for our childcare program. This role offers weekends off and a chance to help children learn in a supportive, energetic environment.

You will work 25-30 hours per week across multiple Erie, PA locations, with pay up to $16.48 per hour based on experience. Applicants must be 18+, have a HS diploma, and be willing to complete CDA training.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Currently enrolled in Secondary Education or 2500 hours of documented experience (i.e. Babysitting, Etc)
• Ability to pass a background check.
• Ability to pass a physical.
• Negative TB test.
• Must enroll in a CDA (child development associate) training program within the first year of employment if not already attending or having completed secondary education)
• Love for children.

Responsibilities

• Assist the child care program director in ensuring a positive and enriching experience for all children.
• Provide proper supervision and discipline for the children in line with YMCA standards.
• Assist with enrollment of new children and onboarding of each child and family.
• Help implement lesson plans based on child development principles.
• Keep classroom records up to date and ensure cleanliness and compliance with regulations.
• Attend and participate in family events and program activities.

Skills

Love for children

18+ age

Background check

Physical

TB test

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The YMCA of Greater Erie is looking to hire a Part-Time School Age Before / After School Teacher for our childcare program. Are you creative, energetic, and fun-loving? Do you love working with children and watching them learn? Do you want to have your weekends free? If so, please read on!

This position pays up to $16.48/hour. Rate of pay is based on experience and educational credentials.

PART-TIME WORK SCHEDULE

This typical schedule for this childcare position is 25-30 hours per week, Monday - Friday.

LOCATIONS CURRENTLY HIRING

• Early Learning Center (Poplar) 3507 Poplar St., Erie, PA
• Downtown YMCA 31 W 10th St., Erie, PA
• Glenwood Childcare 3727 Cherry St., Erie, PA
• Eastside Childcare 2101 Nagle Rd., Harborcreek, PA
• Waterford YMCA 112 West Third St., Waterford, PA
• Wattsburg Elem. 10780 Wattsburg Rd., Wattsburg, PA
• Summit United Methodist Church 1510 Townhall Rd., Summit, PA
• Early Learning University 301 Darrow Rd., Edinboro, PA
• McKean Elementary 5120 W Rd., McKean, PA
• County YMCA 12285 YMCA Dr., Edinboro, PA
• Northwestern Elem. 10450 John Williams Ave., Albion, PA
• Fairview Elementary 5145 Avonia Rd., Fairview, PA
• Elk Valley Elem. 2556 Maple Ave., Lake City, PA
• Camp Sherwin 8600 West Lake Rd., Lake City, PA

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF AN ASSISTANT TEACHER

As an Assistant Teacher at one of our childcare locations, you assist the child care program director in ensuring a positive and enriching experience for all children involved. Always alert, you provide proper supervision and discipline for the children as you "see, hear, direct, and assess." You are careful to act as a role model for the children at all times! You are friendly and patient as you assist with the enrollment of new children and facilitate the onboarding of each child and his/her parents into the Y Program. As a key liaison between children, their parents, and the Child Care Program Director, you keep this good rapport going as you communicate with parents on a daily basis. Parents feel good about leaving their children in your loving and capable hands. With enthusiasm, you help implement lesson plans based on child development principles and keep the classroom clean and in order. You are also conscientious about keeping classroom records up to date and accurate and ensuring compliance with YMCA standards and government regulations. As someone who loves your job, you happily attend and participate in all family events and program activities.

Qualifications For a Part‑time Assistant Teacher

• At least 18 years of age
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Currently enrolled in Secondary Education or 2500 hours of documented experience (i.e. Babysitting, Etc)
• Ability to pass a background check
• Ability to pass a physical
• Negative TB test
• Must enroll in a CDA (child development associate) training program within the first year of employment if not already attending or having completed secondary education)
• Love for children

About Ymca Of Greater Erie

We are a nonprofit organization with a focus on healthy living, social responsibility, and youth development. Our cause is to strengthen the community. We serve a diverse population of men, women, and children with an emphasis on families. Our membership is 21 million strong and spread across more than 2,600 Y associations nationwide. Here, locally, our four membership branches, outdoor recreation center, nine early and school-age education program centers, and community outreach programs serve more than 35,000.

We value our people.

Working for us means you'll enjoy a great work-life balance and be treated with respect. We offer competitive wage and benefit packages for our employees. We truly believe that the YMCA is for all people, and that shows in our staffing. Here, you will be able to put your experiences, abilities, and energy to work as you impact the lives of those around you.

Benefits We Offer

• health & dental insurance
• disability and life insurance
• a funded retirement plan
• paid holidays
• paid time off (PTO)
• a free YMCA membership
• discounted program fees including childcare
• a flexible work schedule

Salary: $10.98 - $16.48 per hour