Childcare Assistant Preschool Teacher

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With more than 60,000 members across Chester County, our programs and facilities are always based on the unique needs and interests of the communities we serve. In addition, our volunteers, staff, members and donors are all united by a deep commitment to continually strengthen Chester County.

Job Title: Childcare Assistant Preschool Teacher
Location: Lionville YMCA
Pay Class: Full Time/Exempt or Non-Exempt
Shifts/Availability: Monday-Friday / 8 hours (7 AM - 6 PM)
Rate: $16.00-$18.00

About the YMCA of Greater Brandywine: Named a 2024 Top Workplace by the Philadelphia Inquirer, the YMCA of Greater Brandywine (YGBW), an association of nine YMCAs serving Chester County, is a non-profit organization committed to nurturing the potential of every child, promoting healthy living and fostering social responsibility through life-changing programs for all.   

Position Purpose: The Childcare Assistant Preschool 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 Childcare Assistant Preschool 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.

Responsibilities:

• Assists with classroom activities, meal times and implementation of developmentally appropriate lesson plans.  
• Maintains a healthy and engaging early childhood learning environment as well as a clean and risk-free room arrangement.  
• Gears the activity to the needs of the individual child, with concern for their interest, challenges, special talents, and pace of learning.  
• Interacts with the children to encourage their development and involvement in activities and treats each child with dignity and respect.  
• Establishes and maintains positive and productive relationships with families, keeping parents/guardians well informed regarding the child’s growth and development.  
• Maintains maintenance records, including, but not limited to:  accident and incident reports, sign-in/out sheets, and attendance records.  
• Attends all staff meetings and recommended training programs.  
• Assists in the ongoing evaluation procedures needed to assess the development levels of children.  
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications:

• Must have a high school diploma or GED and 30 credit hours of early childhood, elementary or related human services field education, or 15 college credit hours and one-year experience related to the care and development of children or high school diploma and 2,500 hours of service  
• Must have ability to interact positively with children and communicate professionally with parents. Successful candidate must be a team player and be able to work with others to achieve a common goal.  
• Ability to effectively use technology for programmatic needs  
• At least 18 years of age or older   

• Obtain and maintain all new hire certifications and training within 90 days of hire

Benefits:

• Free family YMCA membership, including outdoor pools
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with paid holidays and plentiful PTO for full-time employees
• Babysitting while you work (up to 4 hours per day)
• Generous program discounts on childcare, camp, youth sports, swimming lessons and more!
• 12% employer contribution to retirement savings and optional 403B retirement savings plan.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Continuing education reimbursement, tuition discounts with Chestnut Hill College and Immaculata University
• Career development and paid training
• Unlimited referral bonus beginning at $300.00