Classroom Aide- Pre-K

YWCA of Greater Harrisburg • Harrisburg, PA

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About The Position

The Classroom Aide supports Lead and Assistant Teachers in the YWCA Greater Harrisburg Pre-K Counts program. The role helps create a welcoming, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment that promotes children's growth and development. The aide supports diverse learning needs, provides attentive and developmentally appropriate supervision, and engages children in meaningful, interactive activities to ensure a safe, supportive, high-quality childcare experience.

This is a full-time, year-round position, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., paying $18 per hour.

Requirements

• Meet at least one of the following qualifications: completion of at least two years of full-time postsecondary education or equivalent; an associate degree or higher from an accredited institution; a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential; or demonstrated knowledge and competency through a formal state or local academic assessment.
• Thorough understanding of child development principles and preschool educational methods.
• Ability to remain mentally alert and observant at all times while responsible for children.
• Ability to speak and read clearly to communicate with children, with knowledge of language development and understanding.
• FBI, Child Abuse, and State Police clearances.

Responsibilities

• Supervise children to ensure their safety and well-being at all times.
• Assist Lead and Assistant Teachers with classroom activities, developmental learning experiences, and positive classroom management.
• Provide individual and small-group support to meet children's diverse learning needs.
• Foster a welcoming, inclusive, and nurturing environment through positive interactions and age-appropriate activities.
• Follow established safety, emergency, and accident procedures and comply with applicable licensing requirements and program policies.
• Assist with meals, snacks, classroom routines, and maintaining a clean, safe, and organized learning environment.
• Communicate professionally with children, parents, and staff.
• Assist with attendance, recordkeeping, and other required classroom documentation.
• Participate in required staff meetings, training, and professional development.
• Assist with transportation when qualified and support special events and other program activities as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability
• Pension retirement plan after two years of service
• 403(b) retirement plan, with contributions available from day one
• Paid time off and sick days
• 11 paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree