Childcare Preschool Assistant Teacher

Job Title: Childcare Preschool Assistant Teacher
Branch: Kennett YMCA
Pay Class: Part Time
Shifts/Availability: Monday-Friday
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 Kennett YMCA is looking for an enthusiastic, creative and caring Assistant Childcare Teacher to join our Early Learning Center. The Assistant Teacher will provide quality childcare while maintaining a safe and nurturing environment.  
 

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  

 Benefits:  

• Making a difference in a child’s life every day.  
• Fun, fast-paced work environment   
• Working for a diverse and inclusive community-based non-profit  
• Free Family Membership (all family members must live in the same household)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Referral bonuses