Assistant Teacher

Greater Philadelphia YMCA • Mount Laurel, NJ

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About The Position

The Assistant Teacher helps provide fun, child-centered, age-appropriate learning experiences in a safe, sensitive, and patient childcare environment. The role supports children and families, maintains a healthy environment, and follows YMCA, state, and Quality Rating Systems policies and guidelines. This is a part-time, hourly position paying $16.00–$16.50.

Requirements

• High school degree or equivalent.
• Two years (2,500 hours) of verified childcare experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and implementing dynamic curricula and age-appropriate lessons.
• Cultivate a sensitive, patient childcare environment for children and families.
• Maintain a healthy environment through light cleaning and supporting children’s personal care routines.
• Supervise each child by identifying, seeing, hearing, directing, and assisting them to ensure a safe environment.
• Uphold YMCA, state, and Quality Rating Systems policies and guidelines for quality childcare.

Benefits

• Free YMCA membership with access to all branches.
• Flexible work schedule.
• Discounts on childcare and summer camp programs.
• Future-planning support; details available from the YMCA.
• Support from an amazing team.
• Opportunities to learn and grow.
• Opportunity to contribute to a nonprofit organization working to strengthen the community.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED