Assistant Toddler Teacher

Job Title: Assistant Toddler Teacher
Location: West Chester YMCA
Pay Class: Full Time
Shifts/Availability: Monday-Friday/Day
Rate: $16.00-$19.00

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 Assistant Toddler 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 Assistant Toddler 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:

• Maintain 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. 

Qualifications:

• Must have a high school diploma or GED and 2,500 hours of service (2 years) of childcare experience preferred 
• 30 credit hours of early childhood, elementary or related human services field education 
• 15 college credit hours and one year of experience related to the care 
• 2,500 hours of service  
• Current CDA certificate  
• Must keep an up-to-date DHS file   
• 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