Teacher - Early Learning

Greater Philadelphia YMCA • Blue Bell, PA

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About The Position

The Teacher - Early Learning creates a safe, sensitive, patient, and engaging environment for children and families. The role plans and implements fun, child-centered, age-appropriate curricula and lessons, supports children’s learning and personal care routines, and maintains a healthy environment. The teacher follows YMCA, state, and Quality Rating Systems policies and guidelines and works with parents and the team to make a positive difference in children’s lives.

Requirements

• Proof of an achieved degree from an accredited college or university in education or a human services-related field, as defined by the appropriate state licensing agency.
• At least 2 years (2,500 hours) of childcare experience.

Responsibilities

• Find new and engaging ways to help children learn.
• Be patient and kind with parents.
• Serve as a role model and make a positive, lasting difference in the lives of children and their families.
• Cultivate a sensitive, patient early learning environment for children and families.
• Plan and implement dynamic curricula with fun, child-centered, age-appropriate lessons.
• Supervise each child by identifying, seeing, hearing, directing, and assisting them, while ensuring a safe environment.
• Follow YMCA, state, and Quality Rating Systems policies and guidelines to support quality childcare.
• Maintain a healthy environment through light cleaning and support children’s personal care routines.

Benefits

• Free YMCA membership with access to all branches.
• 50% off programming, including swimming lessons and childcare programs.
• Y retirement fund.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement.
• Support from an amazing team.
• Opportunities to learn and grow.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time