Pre-K Assistant Teacher

Job Title: Pre-K Assistant Teacher

Branch: Oscar Lasko YMCA

Pay Class: Full-Time/Non-Exempt

Shifts/Availability: Monday-Friday/9:00 am- 6:00 pm

Rate: $16.00-$19.00

About the YMCA of Greater Brandywine: The YMCA of Greater Brandywine (YGBW), an association of eight 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 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 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:

• Develop and implement weekly lesson plans and program goals with the support of the director
• Interact with all children to encourage their individual development daily
• Maintain necessary program records
• Establish relationships and maintain positive communication with all guardians
• 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.
• Adheres to all program and district professional expectations and compliance
• Use age-appropriate 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:

• A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Special Education, Elementary Education, or the Human Services field OR
• A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university, including 30 credit hours Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Special Education, Elementary Education, or the Human Services field and one-year experience with children OR
• Associates degree with a minimum of 2 years’ experience
• Must keep an up-to-date DHS file
• Ability to effectively use technology for programmatic needs
• Obtain and maintain all new hire certifications and trainings within 90 days of hire

Benefits:

• Making a difference in a person’s life every day
• Fun, fast-paced work environment
• Working for a diverse and inclusive community-based non-profit
• A comprehensive benefits package that includes medical and dental insurance along with a 12% employer contribution to the retirement savings plan (after 2 years of service and must be at least 21 years of age)
• Opportunities for training and advancement
• Flexible hours, paid time off and holidays
• Free Family Membership (all members of the family membership must live in the same household)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Referral bonuses