Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

The YMCA of Greater Erie is looking to hire a Part-Time School Age Before / After School Teacher for our childcare program. Are you creative, energetic, and fun-loving? Do you love working with children and watching them learn? Do you want to have your weekends free ? If so, please read on!

This position pays $10.98 - $13.73/hour . Some of the benefits that we offer, depending on your position and schedule, include health & dental insurance, disability and life insurance, a funded retirement plan, paid holidays, paid time off (PTO), a free YMCA membership, discounted program fees including childcare, and a flexible work schedule . If this sounds like the right opportunity for you to use and expand your child development knowledge, apply today!

LOCATIONS CURRENTLY HIRING

Early Learning Center (Poplar) 3507 Poplar St., Erie, PA

Downtown YMCA 31 W 10th St., Erie, PA

Glenwood Childcare 3727 Cherry St., Erie, PA

Eastside Childcare 2101 Nagle Rd., Harborcreek, PA

Waterford YMCA 112 West Third St., Waterford, PA

Wattsburg Elem. 10780 Wattsburg Rd., Wattsburg, PA

Summit United Methodist Church 1510 Townhall Rd., Summit, PA

Early Learning University 301 Darrow Rd., Edinboro, PA

McKean Elementary 5120 W Rd., McKean, PA

County YMCA 12285 YMCA Dr., Edinboro, PA

Northwestern Elem. 10450 John Williams Ave., Albion, PA

Fairview Elementary 5145 Avonia Rd., Fairview, PA

Elk Valley Elem. 2556 Maple Ave., Lake City, PA

Camp Sherwin 8600 West Lake Rd., Lake City, PA

ABOUT YMCA OF GREATER ERIE

We are a nonprofit organization with a focus on healthy living, social responsibility, and youth development. Our cause is to strengthen the community. We serve a diverse population of men, women, and children with an emphasis on families. Our membership is 21 million strong and spread across more than 2,600 Y associations nationwide. Here, locally, our four membership branches, outdoor recreation center, nine early and school-age education program centers, and community outreach programs serve more than 35,000.

We value our people. Working for us means you'll enjoy a great work-life balance and be treated with respect . We offer competitive wage and benefit packages for our employees . We truly believe that the YMCA is for all people, and that shows in our staffing. Here, you will be able to put your experiences, abilities, and energy to work as you impact the lives of those around you .

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF AN ASSISTANT TEACHER

As an Assistant Teacher at one of our childcare locations, you assist the child care program director in ensuring a positive and enriching experience for all children involved. Always alert, you provide proper supervision and discipline for the children as you "see, hear, direct, and assess." You are careful to act as a role model for the children at all times!

You are friendly and patient as you assist with the enrollment of new children and facilitate the onboarding of each child and his/her parents into the Y Program. As a key liaison between children, their parents, and the Child Care Program Director, you keep this good rapport going as you communicate with parents on a daily basis. Parents feel good about leaving their children in your loving and capable hands.

With enthusiasm, you help implement lesson plans based on child development principles and keep the classroom clean and in order. You are also conscientious about keeping classroom records up to date and accurate and ensuring compliance with YMCA standards and government regulations. As someone who loves your job, you happily attend and participate in all family events and program activities.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR A PART-TIME ASSISTANT TEACHER

• At least 18 years of age
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Currently enrolled in Secondary Education or 2500 hours of documented experience (i.e. Babysitting, Etc)
• Ability to pass a background check
• Ability to pass a physical
• Negative TB test
• Must enroll in a CDA (child development associate) training program within the first year of employment if not already attending or having completed secondary education)
• Love for children

Are you a people person who especially enjoys interacting with children? Do you have a basic understanding of child development and teaching strategies? Are you patient and able to remain calm when stressed? Do you enjoy reading and singing with children? If so, you might just be perfect for this Assistant Teacher position!

PART-TIME WORK SCHEDULE

This typical schedule for this childcare position is 25-30 hours per week , Monday - Friday .

READY TO JOIN OUR CHILDCARE TEAM?

If you feel that you would be right for this part-time childcare position, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application . We look forward to meeting you!

Location: 16501

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