Childcare Assistant Teacher

About the role

The CELC Assistant Teacher supports the YMCA of Greater Brandywine, a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to community strengthening through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

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.

Qualifications

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

Benefits

• Free family YMCA membership, including outdoor pools.
• 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.

Work Conditions and Physical Demands

• Frequent standing, sitting, walking, communicating, and hearing.
• Occasional lifting and moving up to 25 pounds.
• Close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• Exposure to illness-causing bacteria and viruses.

Why You Need To Apply

If you're excited about this role, don't let a few mismatches in your experience hold you back. We want to see your application!