Before and After School Assistant Teacher

The Before and After School Assistant Teacher (part-time) supports the Before and After School Enrichment [BASE] program of the YMCA, a leading nonprofit charitable organization committed to strengthening community through Youth Development, Healthy Living, and Social Responsibility.

About the role

The Assistant Teacher creates a safe and positive atmosphere that welcomes all children and families while promoting and maintaining a strong educational program in accordance with the YMCA and licensing and quality requirements. Available shifts are 7 AM to 9 AM and/or 3 PM to 6 PM at the following BASE sites:

• Bancroft Elementary School
• Greenwood Elementary School
• New Garden Elementary School
• Chadds Ford Elementary School
• Hillendale Elementary School
• Pocopson Elementary School
• Unionville Elementary School

About us

The YMCA of Greater Brandywine (YGBW) was named a 2026 Top Workplace by The Philadelphia Inquirer for the third consecutive year. An association of nine YMCAs serving Chester County, YGBW is a non-profit organization dedicated to nurturing the potential of every child, promoting healthy living, and fostering social responsibility through life-changing programs for all.

Responsibilities

• Maintain supervision of all students.
• Provide a safe, clean, and risk-free environment.
• Engage with the children to encourage their development and involvement in activities.
• Maintain maintenance records, including accident and incident reports, sign in/out sheets, and attendance records.
• Greet parents and children daily and report or direct parental concerns to the lead teacher or director.
• Use positive guidance to support children.
• Follow DHS procedures and help others do as well.
• Provide care for the needs of children.
• Ensure compliance with all YGBW policies and standard operating procedures.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• 2,500 hours of service (2 years) of childcare experience preferred.
• 30 credit hours of early childhood, elementary, or related human services field education.
• 15 college credit hours and one year of experience related to the care of children, or a current CDA certificate (preferred).
• Ability to commit to a minimum of 4 shifts per week preferred.
• Must keep an up-to-date DHS file.
• Obtain and maintain all new hire certifications and trainings within 90 days of hire.

Work Conditions and 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.

• Frequently required to stand, sit, walk, communicate, and hear.
• Occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• May frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• Will be exposed to illness-causing bacteria and viruses.

Benefits

• Free family YMCA membership, including outdoor pools.
• Flexible schedule.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with paid holidays and plentiful PTO for full-time employees.
• Babysitting while you work (up to 4 hours per day).
• Generous program discounts on childcare, camp, youth sports, swimming lessons, and everyday essentials like home, auto, and pet insurance on our employee marketplace.
• 12% employer contribution to retirement savings upon reaching eligibility and optional 403B retirement savings plan upon hire.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Continuing education reimbursement, tuition discounts with Chestnut Hill College and Immaculata University.
• Career development and paid training.
• Unlimited referral bonus beginning at $300.00.