Part Time Lead Childcare Teacher (Afternoons), Shippensburg, PA
About The Position
Patch Caregiving provides backup childcare to workers through their employers, with care spaces located at parents’ workplaces. The Lead Childcare Teacher manages a play-based, multi-age care room for children ages 2–12. The role includes caring for children, leading activities and curriculum, communicating with parents, and maintaining a safe, clean, and engaging space. This is a part-time, variable-schedule position at the Shippensburg, Pennsylvania site. Coverage is needed Monday through Friday, generally between approximately 11 a.m. and 5 p.m., with about five shifts per week. Shift times are not always predictable: schedules are typically finalized on Friday for the following week, and start times may be confirmed the evening before. Applicants should be flexible and available on short notice; the role may not suit someone who needs a fixed weekly schedule.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- At least 1 year of experience as a Lead Teacher in a daycare, preschool, or similar setting; babysitting and nannying experience do not qualify.
- Knowledge of child development and age-appropriate learning.
- Experience with diapering and knowledge of toddler diapering best practices.
- Familiarity with toilet-training approaches and ability to support children at different stages.
- Strong communication skills with children and parents.
- Ability to manage challenging behaviors with patience and positivity.
- Comfort using digital tools for parent and staff communication.
- First Aid and CPR certification; the employer can support completion before the start date.
- Some sites, usually hospital locations, require drug testing, TB testing, and proof of immunization records.
- Some states have additional state background check and fingerprinting requirements.
- Ability to lift children weighing up to 40–50 lbs, sit and move at floor level, stand for extended periods, and maintain constant supervision of children indoors and outdoors.
Nice To Haves
- At least 1 year of experience as a Center Director.
- Experience managing multi-age groups, including school-age children.
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field.
- Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or similar certification.
Responsibilities
- Ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children in the care room.
- Lead age-appropriate activities and manage group dynamics with empathy and skill.
- Communicate regularly with parents and handle emergencies calmly.
- Plan and implement curriculum and hands-on activities.
- Maintain records and paperwork, and keep the space clean and organized.
- Collaborate with fellow teachers and the Center Director.
- Participate in ongoing training and occasional enrollment or outreach events.
Benefits
- Weekly paychecks.
- Paid sick time.
- Free First Aid/CPR training and certification.
- Learning stipend.
- Professional coaching.
- Flexible days off.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
