PreK Counts Teacher

Embark on a Journey of Impactful Adventure The YMCA is currently seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to work in our Childcare Early Learning Center as a Pre-K Counts Lead Teacher. The ideal candidate will not only possess the state requirements for the position but will also have a passion for working with young children and model the core values of the YMCA. We look forward to having you join our dynamic team!

Who Are We?

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, the YMCA of Greater Brandywine 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.

Perks & 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

What You’ll Do

• Perform all Lead Teacher functions including creating and implementing lesson plans, following DHS regulations, maintaining a safe learning environment for the children
• Plan and implement an educational program that meets the emotional, physical, intellectual, and social needs of both the individual and the group
• Maintains a healthy and engaging early childhood learning environment as well as a clean and risk-free room arrangement
• Interact with the children to encourage development and involvement in activities
• Establish and maintain positive and productive relationship with families, keeping parents/guardians well informed regarding the child’s growth and development
• Maintains maintenance records, including, but not limited to: accident and incident reports, sign in/out sheets, attendance records
• Oversee the safety and whereabouts of the children in group at all times
• Work with Director to hold parent conferences as specified by program
• Work with Director to supervise Aides and/or other Assistant Group Supervisors as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Special Education, Elementary Education, or the Human or the Human Services Field and a Pennsylvania Department of Education Instructional Certificate
• Must keep an up-to-date DHS file
• At least 1 year of teaching experience preferred
• Ability to effectively use technology for programmatic needs
• 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, sit, walk, communicate and hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee may frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus. Will be exposed to illness-causing bacteria and viruses.

Why You Need To Apply

Not meeting every single requirement? That’s perfectly okay! Research shows that women and marginalized groups are often hesitant to apply for jobs unless they meet all the qualifications. 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! You could be exactly what we’re looking for!