Early Learning Center Teacher - Foundations - Bradford County YMCA

RIVER VALLEY REGIONAL YMCA - BRADFORD COUNTY
HIRING FOR LEAD AND CLASSROOM ASSISTANTS IN PRESCHOOL

POSITION SUMMARY:

The YMCA is looking to hire enthusiastic, creative, loving and reliable staff members who can share in the YMCA values of honesty, respect, responsibility and caring. Some benefits included in this position are a 50% reduction in childcare expenses and various other program discounts, retirement plans and free membership as well as professional development opportunities.

Our Lead Teachers are an important part of the YMCA childcare family. The Preschool Lead Child Care Teacher is responsible for guiding and instructing children through creative planning and implementation of a developmentally appropriate daily program of activities promoting each child's affective, cognitive, physical, perceptual-motor, communicative and social competence.

Our Classroom Assistants or Assistant Teachers are also an important part of the YMCA childcare family. Classroom Assistants aid Lead Teachers in implementing lesson plans and activities that provide our children with quality and age appropriate experiences.

Employment at the YMCA gives an individual the opportunity to strengthen communities and change lives, including their own. No matter your role, a YMCA employee should take satisfaction in knowing their work is helping to empower young people and can improve the health and well-being of future generations. As a YMCA employee, you will work alongside diverse leaders with different backgrounds, perspective and strengths in connecting with your community.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR LEAD TEACHERS:

• Completion of an undergraduate program at an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree and/or teaching certification in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Special Education, Elementary Education or the Human Services field OR the completion of an undergraduate program at an accredited college or university with an Associate's Degree, or its equivalent, in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Special Education, Elementary Education or the Human Services field and two (2) years' work experience related to the care and development of children.
• Compliance with Act 33, to include documentation of Child Abuse History (Form CY-113) and Criminal History (Form SP4-164) and FBI fingerprinting.
• Biannual physical exam and initial TB (Mantoux) Test and freedom from any infectious or communicable disease.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR CLASSROOM ASSISTANTS:

• High School Diploma or General Education Certificate and two (2) years work experience related to the care and development of children; minimum 18 years of age

Equal Opportunity Employer – The YMCA does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, disability, national origin or age.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $12.00 - $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• No nights

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• childcare: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $12 - $17