Join the North Penn YMCA team of people dedicated to making a difference in the lives of children with a job in our newly opened daycare room at our Lansdale Family YMCA.
Daycare teacher position available Monday through Friday. Rate of pay dependent on qualifications & experience, range from $16 to $19.
Requirements
- Clearances: NSOR, Child Abuse, FBI Finger Print, PA Criminal
- An associate’s degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 2 years of experience with children (2500 hours verified & degree per DHS regulations is required)
- Pediatric & Adult 1st aid, CRP, AED certified
- Shifts available in: morning, afternoon and closing Mon-Fri (no weekends)
Responsibilities:
- Greets each child and parent daily; communicates often and professionally with families, children and staff
- Supervises the children, classroom, and all activities always maintaining child/staff ratios
- Develop and maintains daily lesson plans
- Assure that proper records are maintained on staff, equipment, facilities, and the like as required for Health Department/Governmental agency regulations and guidelines
- Acts as liaison with other agencies within service area to partner with appropriate services and programs and offer technical assistance
- Conducts and documents all state required emergency drills
- Provide and maintain a safe and healthy environment for children and staff
- Assesses each child’s developmental needs both formally and informally using designated assessment/ screening tools. Makes referrals as needed. Establishes/ monitors individual goals for children. Documents evidence to be used for curriculum planning and assessment including ongoing, systematic observations on each child.
- Collects, records and maintains all necessary information/documentation for student records, funding and other projects; enters data into appropriate systems in a consistent and timely fashion
- Assists in ensuring compliance with all YMCA, PA DPW licensing, and STARS requirements.
- Ability to process, understand and respond appropriately to emergency situations
- Maintain quality service by following organization standards
- Supervise teaching assistants and volunteers
- Hold parent conferences, as required
- Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed (i.e. participation in branch-wide activities and events as a team leader)
- Must maintain harmonious relations with all outreach facilities/sites
- Perform any other functions necessary for the smooth and efficient operation of the North Penn YMCA
A North Penn YMCA membership is included as well as a part time benefit package.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Childcare
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Education:
Experience:
- Childcare: 3 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- pediatric first aid/cpr (Required)
Work Location: In person
