CHILDCARE TEACHER (EARLY LEARNING CENTER)

BUTLER COUNTY FAMILY YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN AS • Butler, PA

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About The Position

The Teacher will be responsible for assisting in the education, supervision and care of children, curriculum planning, and family engagement in the YMCA Early Learning Center Program. This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.

Requirements

• Minimum age of 18.
• High School diploma or equivalent and 3 years of experience with children.
• High School diploma or equivalent, 15 credit hours from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 2 year of experience with children.
• CPR/Pediatric First Aid/AED Certification required within 90 days of employment.
• Ability to plan, organize and implement age/developmentally appropriate program activities.
• Ability to work with people from a variety of different ethnic, socioeconomic, educational, religious, sexual, and generational backgrounds.
• ALL POSITIONS REQUIRE THE FOLLOWING CLEARANCES FOR EMPLOYMENT PRIOR TO THE DATE OF HIRE. CLEARANCES ARE ACCEPTED WITHIN 2 YEARS OF THE HIRE DATE.
• PA CRIMINAL RECORD CHECK
• PA CHILD ABUSE HISTROY CERTIFICATION
• FBI (DHS) FINGERPRINTING HISTORY CLEARANCE
• ALL APPLICANTS MUST HAVE A VALID EMAIL ADDRESS AND VOICEMAIL MUST BE SET UP IN ORDER TO COMPLETE ONBOARDING PROCESSES.

Responsibilities

• Implement the curriculum within the established guidelines.
• Plan, write and implement daily lesson plans.
• Maintain consistent and open verbal and written communication with parents throughout the year.
• Supervise the children, classroom and all activities.
• Conduct ongoing, systematic child observations and evaluations.
• Maintain required program records.
• Maintain program areas and adhere to program standards in regards to equipment, storage, safety and cleanliness.
• Attend and participate in center wide activities, staff meetings and trainings.
• Maintain positive relationships and effective communication with parents.
• Maintain ongoing DHS qualifications required for working in Child Care.
• Follow YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention and emergency procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Excellent Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 12% Retirement Fund
• 403b Retirement Savings Plan
• Free Child Care for your first child, 50% additional children
• Free Family YMCA Membership
• Up to 50% off select YMCA programming
• Long Term Disability
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Staff Growth and Development Opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED