Teacher - All Ages

YMCA of Greater Erie•Erie, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The YMCA of Greater Erie is looking to hire a Part-Time Teacher for our childcare program. This position pays $10.98-$13.73/hour. Rate of pay is negotiable based on experience and educational credentials. As a Teacher at one of our childcare locations, you assist the child care program director in ensuring a positive and enriching experience for all children involved. Always alert, you provide proper supervision and discipline for the children as you "see, hear, direct, and assess." You are careful to act as a role model for the children at all times! You are friendly and patient as you assist with the enrollment of new children and facilitate the onboarding of each child and his/her parents into the Y Program. As a key liaison between children, their parents, and the Child Care Program Director, you keep this good rapport going as you communicate with parents on a daily basis. Parents feel good about leaving their children in your loving and capable hands. With enthusiasm, you help implement lesson plans based on child development principles and keep the classroom clean and in order. You are also conscientious about keeping classroom records up to date and accurate and ensuring compliance with YMCA standards and government regulations. As someone who loves your job, you happily attend and participate in all family events and program activities.

Requirements

At least 18 years of age
High school diploma or equivalent
Currently enrolled in Secondary Education or 2500 hours of documented experience (i.e. Babysitting, Etc)
Ability to pass a background check
Ability to pass a physical
Negative TB test
Must enroll in a CDA (child development associate) training program within the first year of employment if not already attending or having completed secondary education)
Love for children
Basic understanding of child development and teaching strategies
Patient and able to remain calm when stressed
Enjoy reading and singing with children

Responsibilities

Assist the child care program director in ensuring a positive and enriching experience for all children involved.
Provide proper supervision and discipline for the children.
Act as a role model for the children at all times.
Assist with the enrollment of new children and facilitate the onboarding of each child and his/her parents into the Y Program.
Communicate with parents on a daily basis.
Implement lesson plans based on child development principles.
Keep the classroom clean and in order.
Keep classroom records up to date and accurate.
Ensure compliance with YMCA standards and government regulations.
Attend and participate in all family events and program activities.