Childcare Assistant Preschool Teacher

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