Lead Teacher

YMCA INDIANA COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA • White Township, PA

16d • $0 - $17 • Onsite

About The Position

The YMCA of Indiana County is seeking a dedicated Lead Teacher to join our Licensed Childcare Program. In this role, you will lead the classroom, nurture the potential of every child, and serve as a key contributor to our goal of being the leading childcare provider across Indiana County.

Requirements

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in education or a related field (or meet qualifications as permitted by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services under 55 PA Code Chapter 3270).
• Knowledge of child development, lesson planning, and positive behavior management techniques.
• Strong communication, leadership, and organization skills with a patient and professional demeanor.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and accurate documentation.
• Alignment with YMCA core values: Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility.
• DHS Fingerprint, State Police PATCH, PA Child Abuse Clearance, Mandated Reporter training, and completed Disclosure Statement (at time of hire).
• Current Staff Health Assessment and negative TB test documentation.
• Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED and Great American Academy certifications (required within 90 days of hire).
• Completion of all required PA DHS pre-service training modules.

Nice To Haves

• Experience developing curriculum and using Microsoft Office is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and submit weekly lesson plans that encourage emotional, social, cognitive, language, and physical development through play and structured activities.
• Supervise, support, and collaborate with Assistant Teachers and Aides in your classroom, including developing schedules to maintain required staff-to-child ratios.
• Maintain a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment while ensuring full compliance with PA Department of Human Services regulations and YMCA quality standards.
• Complete required 45-day child assessments, maintain neat and accurate child files, and keep classroom records up to date.
• Build positive relationships with families, prepare for and conduct parent-teacher conferences, and lead tours for prospective childcare families.

What This Job Offers

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