Job detail
Lead Child Care Teacher
YMCA
FULL_TIME
Posted 4/8/2026
Location
Forest Park, Pennsylvania
Salary
$18 - $21 / HOUR
Core responsibilities
The lead teacher is responsible for designing age-Appropriate lesson plans and fostering a safe, nurturing environment for children's growth. They must also maintain program records and ensure all activities align with state and ymca safety guidelines.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have at least 2 years of experience working with children and be at least 18 years old. A high school diploma is required, with a preference for an associate or bachelor degree in a relevant field.
high schoolassociate degreebachelor degreeCommunicationPatienceRecord keepingSafety complianceLesson planningChild developmentClassroom managementEarly childhood educationNurturing environmentCurriculum adjustment
Benefits
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Medical insurance
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Supplemental insurance
- Free YMCA membership
- Child care discounts
- Summer camp discounts