Full Time Teaching Assistant

Assistant Teacher

Make a lasting impact on young learners' lives while enjoying a consistent schedule with competitive benefits, a free family Y membership, and so much more!

Job Description

This full-time, Monday - Friday position is located at the Grove City YMCA Early Education Center, at 611 Highland Avenue in Grove City, PA.

*Applicants looking for child care for their own child: please be aware that the EEC does not have any current openings

How you Will Power our Purpose (Job Summary)

Are you a passionate, caring, and creative individual who loves working with young children? We are looking for enthusiastic Early Childhood Assistant Teachers to join our team and support our youngest learners in an infant, toddler, or pre-K classroom. In this role, you will collaborate with our lead teachers to create a nurturing and engaging environment where children can explore, learn, and grow. We value the importance of secure attachments in early childhood and are seeking someone who can help build strong, trusting relationships with children to support their emotional and social development. If you are compassionate, patient, and eager to make a positive impact in children's lives, we would love to hear from you! Join us in fostering a safe, supportive, and enriching learning experience for every child. Celebrate the Joy of Learning with Us!

Qualifications

Education & Experience

Required Qualifications:

· High School graduate or GED equivalent

· At least two years documented experience working with children other than your own (2,500 hours) OR 15 credit hours from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field AND 1 year of experience (1,250 hours)

· Valid clearances (or ability to obtain them before starting)

· Availability to work year-round, Monday – Friday

Core Competencies

· You are a team player with a positive, service-oriented attitude, and you can work well with others

· A loving and caring attitude that will extend toward the children in your class and the parents in our program

· You are organized, able to prioritize tasks and handle multiple assignments

· You listen for understanding and meaning

· You speak and write effectively

· You continue to learn from success and failure

· You leverage people’s differences as strengths 

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, bend, talk, and occasionally lift and/or move items, including equipment, furniture, and/or children. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Benefit package for full-time positions:

· Paid holidays & vacation days, plus personal & sick days

· Medical, dental & vision insurance

· Retirement plan with employer contribution, plus additional optional 403B retirement plan

· FREE YMCA family membership & discount on selected programs

· Staff development & training opportunities

Hours and Pay Rate

· Starting at $12.00 per hour

· 40 hours per week

· Monday – Friday

Essential Functions

How You Will Make an Impact

Nurture Little Ones: Provide loving care for our littlest learners by establishing routines, ensuring they're groomed, fed, and diapered, while keeping them happy and secure.

Safety Steward: Keep our spaces safe, clean, and welcoming by tidying up classrooms, sanitizing toys, and ensuring everything is spotless for a day full of fun and learning.

Guide Learning: Lead children through engaging, research-based activities that help them grasp new ideas, understand complex concepts, and prepare for their next steps in education or care.

Family Connector: Build strong, dynamic relationships with families and staff, creating a warm and supportive community that fosters every child's growth and success.

Snack Time Specialist: Serve up healthy snacks with a side of fun, following all guidelines to keep little tummies happy and healthy.

Confidence Builder: Focus on nurturing social-emotional development, helping children develop confidence, impulse control, and social skills that will last a lifetime.

Record Keeper: Maintain detailed and accurate records of each child's activities and progress, ensuring that every milestone is celebrated, and every need is met.

Safety Guardian: Protect the well-being of each child by following PA DHS Child Care Regulation directives, ensuring a secure environment for all.

Security Enforcer: Uphold safety and security standards, creating a safe space for children, staff and families alike, where everyone feels protected and cared for.

Team Learner: Actively participate in staff development and team meetings, continuously improving your skills and contributing to the team's collective success.

Values Champion: Promote the YMCA's character values, mission, and wellness philosophy, inspiring others to embrace our role in the community.

Mission Leader: Embody the Y’s mission, vision, and values in everything you do, setting a positive example for program participants, members, staff, and guests.

Storytelling Ambassador: Share the Y’s story with passion and enthusiasm, becoming the ultimate ambassador of our work, culture, and brand, and helping others see the impact we make.

Flexible Helper: Embrace new challenges by taking on additional duties as assigned, always ready to make a positive impact wherever you’re needed.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $12.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Work Location: In person

Salary : $12