The Assistant Teacher supports the education, supervision, and care of children while assisting with curriculum and lesson planning. They are also responsible for maintaining open communication with parents and ensuring a safe, clean classroom environment.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have a high school diploma and either 2 years of experience with children or 1 year of experience plus 15 college credits in early childhood education. Mandatory state clearances, a health assessment, and CPR/First Aid certification are required.
40 hours/week Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance 8 Paid Holidays Generous Paid Time Off 12% Retirement Fund 403b Retirement Savings Plan Long Term Disability Company-paid Life Insurance
Free Child Care for your first child, 50% additional children Free Family YMCA Membership Up to 50% off select YMCA programming Staff Growth and Development Opportunities
Tuition Reimbursement
The Assistant Teacher will be responsible for assisting in the education, supervision and care of children, curriculum planning, and family engagement in the YMCA Early Learning Center Program. This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.
Qualifications
State requires all prospective employees to submit the following: 1. FBI Clearance (Department of Human Services), 2. PA Child Abuse History Clearance, 3. PA State Police Clearance, 4. National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) Certificate, 5. Health Assessment with TB screening, 6. Verification of 2,500 hours working with children.
Minimum age of 18.
High School diploma or equivalent and 2 years of experience with children. OR High School diploma or equivalent, 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 with children.
CPR/Pediatric First Aid/AED Certification required within 60 days of employment by PQAS certified trainer; required.
Previous experience in childcare, teaching, or other related fields; preferred.
Work experience related to the care and development of children; preferred.
Ability to plan, organize, implement age/developmentally appropriate program activities; preferred.
Ability to work with people from a variety of different ethnic, socioeconomic, educational, religious, sexual, and generational backgrounds.
Essential functions
1.
Assist with implementing the curriculum within the established guidelines.
Benefits
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Medical insurance
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
Company-paid life insurance
Long term disability
Sign-on bonus
Free family YMCA membership
8 Paid holidays
Staff growth and development opportunities
Up to 50% off select YMCA programming
Free child care for first child
50% discount for additional children
12% Retirement fund 403b
2.
Assist with daily lesson and activity plans.
3.
Maintain consistent and open verbal and written communication with parents throughout the year.
4.
Supervise the children, classroom and all activities.
5.
Conduct ongoing, systematic child observations and evaluations.
6.
Maintain required program records.
7.
Maintain program areas and adhere to program standards in regards to equipment, storage, safety and cleanliness.
8.
Attend and participate in center wide activities, staff meetings and trainings.
9.
Maintain positive relationships and effective communication with parents.
10.
Maintain ongoing DHS qualifications required for working in Child Care.
11.
Follow YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention and emergency procedures.
12.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Working environment & physical demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Ability to perform all physical aspects of the position; including walking, standing, bending, reaching, and lifting.
Work schedule will include daytime hours and ability to plan, lead and participate in activities.
All positions require the following clearances for employment prior to the date of hire. Clearances are accepted within 2 years of the hire date. Employees may be compensated up to $50.00 for clearances once the probationary period has been passed.
*pa criminal record check
*pa child abuse history certification
*fbi clearance (Dept. Of human services)
Additional childcare requirements
Mandated reporter training certificate
NSOR CLEARANCE (National Sex Offender Registry)
High school diploma or ged
Verification of 2,500 hours working with children
2 letters of recommendation
Staff health assessment form including tb testing (Eligible for reimbursement)
Market context
Classroom teacher roles remain competitive in Pennsylvania
In Pennsylvania, classroom teacher openings often draw candidates with early-childhood or childcare experience, especially when child development knowledge and classroom routines are part of the role. These positions can be competitive because employers look for strong organization, communication, time management, and current First Aid/CPR certification. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit, then confirm the original posting for any credential or schedule details before applying.
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