School Age Teacher, Springfield YMCA

Community YMCA•Springfield Township, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The School Age Teacher is responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating the daily operations of the Child Care classroom in conjunction with the Child Care Parent Handbook and Policies and Procedures Manual. This role upholds the YMCA Mission at all times, focusing on the core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. The teacher creates a safe and positive atmosphere that promotes member safety and engagement in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures. The position involves guiding a team, planning activities, and making every child's day brighter.

Requirements

Minimum age of 18.
High school diploma or GED required or an Early Childhood Education (ECE) degree, diploma, or certificate.
Certifications: American Heart Association or American Red Cross CPR/AED and Pediatric First Aid within 15 days of hire.
Strong Leadership and Communication Skills.
A commitment to continuous quality program improvements.
Completion of required trainings.
Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.

Responsibilities

Assist students in grades 1–5 with homework and provide academic support.
Plan and lead fun, engaging, and age-appropriate activities.
Facilitate both small and large group games, enrichment activities, and teambuilding experiences.
Supervise children during indoor and outdoor play while maintaining a safe and positive environment.
Follow a daily program schedule that includes homework time, enrichment activities, snack time, and outdoor gross motor play.
Foster a positive, inclusive, and respectful environment where every child feels welcomed, valued, and supported.
Ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children by following program policies and procedures.
Communicate professionally and effectively with families, coworkers, and supervisors.
Utilize the current PA Early Learning Standards to plan, implement, assess, and evaluate daily classroom operations, using child needs and assessments as a guide.
Offer activities that meet the emotional, social, physical, and cognitive development of each individual child, establishing goals and maintaining child portfolios while implementing culturally diverse experiences.
Maintain a safe and healthy environment for all children on a daily basis; ensuring the classroom environment and outdoor areas are well supervised and in good condition.
Use positive guidance techniques outlined in the parent handbook, incorporating YMCA values when working with children, families, and coworkers.
Establish and maintain positive and productive relationships with families, keeping parents/guardians well informed regarding the child’s growth and development, offering family resources and utilizing all communication resources.
Ensure Assistant Teachers and Aides are included in the planning, implementing, and evaluation of daily program activities.
Maintain all paperwork (attendance, developmental screenings, child assessments, accident/incident reports, monthly reports, annual professional goals and assessments), and submit to the Child Care Office in the required timeframe.
Attend all staff meetings and family events as instructed by the Center Director.
Maintain a professional appearance and attitude that reflects the YMCA at all times, upholding the policies outlined in the YMCA Personnel Policy handbook and Child Care Parent Handbook.
Perform any other duties deemed necessary to ensure the success of the Community YMCA of Eastern Delaware County.