Toddler Teacher - Early Learning - Full Time

Greater Philadelphia YMCA • Philadelphia, PA

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About The Position

The Toddler Teacher supports children’s learning and development by creating a sensitive, patient, safe, and engaging early learning environment. The role involves planning and implementing fun, child-centered, age-appropriate curricula, supervising children, and maintaining a healthy environment through light cleaning and support for children’s personal care routines. The teacher works with children and families, upholds YMCA, state, and Quality Rating Systems policies and guidelines, and contributes to the YMCA’s community-focused mission.

Requirements

• A 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, while ensuring a safe environment.
• Uphold YMCA, state, and Quality Rating Systems policies and guidelines for quality childcare.
• Maintain a healthy environment through light cleaning and support for 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 a team.
• Opportunities to learn and grow.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time