Location: Reading YMCA
Hourly Rate $24.06
The YMCA of Reading & Berks County is looking for a caring, energetic, and dependable Pre-K Counts Teacher Aide to join our Early Learning team. If you're passionate about working with young children and want to make a meaningful impact in a supportive, play-based learning environment, we'd love to meet you!
As a Teacher Aide, you'll work alongside a certified Lead Teacher to create a safe, engaging classroom where preschool children can learn, grow, and prepare for kindergarten success.
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Support the Lead Teacher in planning and implementing engaging, age-appropriate learning activities.
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Foster a positive, nurturing classroom environment where every child feels safe and valued.
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Encourage learning through play while promoting children's social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development.
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Supervise children during classroom activities, meals, outdoor play, and transitions.
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Maintain accurate attendance and classroom records.
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Assist with classroom organization, cleanliness, and learning center setup.
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Communicate professionally and compassionately with families.
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Help ensure compliance with Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts, Keystone STARS, DHS, ELRC, and YMCA standards.
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Participate in staff meetings, trainings, and professional development opportunities.
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Support the YMCA mission by creating welcoming experiences for children and families.
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Make a lasting difference in the lives of young children.
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Supportive team environment with experienced educators.
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Paid training and professional development opportunities.
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Opportunities for career growth within the YMCA.
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Meaningful work that strengthens children, families, and the community.
Candidates must meet one of the following qualifications:
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Completion of at least two years of post-secondary education; or
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Associate's degree or higher; or
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Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or other qualifying Pennsylvania assessment for Teacher Aides.
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Passion for early childhood education.
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Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
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Ability to build positive relationships with children and families.
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Professional, dependable, and enthusiastic attitude.
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Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced classroom environment.
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CPR/AED/Oxygen Administration
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First Aid
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Annual Fire Safety Training
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Required YMCA online risk management trainings
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Ongoing professional development required by Keystone STARS and Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts.
This position requires the ability to:
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Actively supervise preschool-aged children throughout the day.
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Frequently stand, walk, bend, kneel, squat, and participate in floor activities.
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Lift and move up to 50 pounds as needed.
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Participate in indoor and outdoor activities in various weather conditions.
