What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part Time Preschool/After Care Teacher (YMCA Child Care @ Bear Creek Charter) position at Greater Wyoming Valley Area YMCA?
The Greater Wyoming Valley Area YMCA is seeking qualified and dedicated staff who enjoy working with children for the YMCA CHILD CARE CENTER at BEAR CREEK COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL in Bear Creek Township, PA!
AVAILABLE SHIFT:
Part Time Preschool/After Care Teacher, 12:30pm-6pm (Preschool and transition to After Care with School Age)
Preschool Teachers should be kind, patient and LOVE working with children! Our Preschool Teachers should have experience working with 3-5 year olds, and have an educational background in Early Childhood Education or a related field.
Basic Requirements:
-Highschool Diploma
-2 years of experience working with children
-Health assessment with a TB test
-Criminal Background Check
-Child Abuse History Clearance
-FBI Fingerprint Clearance
-NSOR Clearance
-2 Letters of reference
-Pediatric CPR/First Certification (Preferred but not required, will train)
-Mandated Reporter Training (Preferred but not required, will train)
-Health and Safety Basics Training (Preferred but not required, will train)
-Fire Safety and Water Safety Training (Preferred but not required, will train)
General Function: Under the general direction of the Child Care Director, a teacher will provide a quality program, create and maintain lesson plans, food program paperwork, and daily routine.
Requirements: Must possess a high school diploma, associate or bachelor’s degree a plus but not required and at least two years of experience working with children. Communicate with parents daily Follow daily feeding/eating schedules (posted in classroom) Follow correct diaper changing procedures (posted in classroom) Follow daily schedule (posted in classroom) Inform Child Care Director and/or Assistant Child Care Director of any problems that arise with discipline, staff, illness, supplies, fund raising, public relations, or maintenance Maintain staff/child ratio (Make us aware if you are not in ratio) Attend staff meetings, trainings, and other mandatory staff functions Straighten classroom and clean appliances before leaving each day Administer medication if appointed by Child Care Director/Assistant Child Care Director Meet state standards for child care Provide stimulation to the children by rocking, holding, talking to, singing, and playing Follow guidelines for DPW and Keystone Stars Maintain proper classroom records, lesson plans and daily reports Complete reports on incidents that occur and obtain proper signatures
Thank you for considering employment at the YMCA. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants for
all job openings are welcome and will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin,
sex, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or any other basis protected by state, federal or
local law.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $11.50 - $16.50 per hour
Expected hours: 27.5 per week
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
- Do you have all current clearances? (FBI fingerprint, State police background check, Child Abuse, and NSOR)
Experience:
- Child Care: 2 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $12 - $17
