Childcare Toddler Teacher

Job Title: Childcare Toddler Teacher 

Branch: Upper Main Line 
Pay Class: Full Time/Non-Exempt 
Shifts Available: Monday-Friday/Day 

Starting Rate:  $18.00-$21.00 
  
About the YMCA of Greater Brandywine: Named a 2024 Top Workplace by the Philadelphia Inquirer, the YMCA of Greater Brandywine (YGBW), an association of nine YMCAs serving Chester County, is a non-profit organization committed to nurturing the potential of every child, promoting healthy living and fostering social responsibility through life-changing programs for all. 

Position Purpose:  The Childcare Toddler Teacher supports the work of the YMCA, a leading nonprofit charitable organization committed to strengthening community through Youth Development Healthy Living and Social Responsibility. The Childcare Toddler Teacher creates a safe and positive atmosphere that welcomes all children and families while promoting and maintaining a strong educational program in accordance with the YMCA and licensing and quality requirements. 

Responsibilities: · 

• Develop and implement weekly lesson plans and program goals with the support of director. 
• Interact with all children to encourage their individual development daily 
• Maintain necessary program records. 
• Establish relationships and maintain positive communication with all guardians. 
• 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, but not limited to accident and incident reports, sign in/out sheets, attendance records. 
• Greet parents and children daily and report or direct parental concerns to the lead teacher or director. 
• Adheres to all program and district professional expectations and compliance 
• Use age-appropriate positive guidance to support children. 
• Follow DHS procedures and help others do as well. 
• Provide care for the needs of children. 
• Ensures compliance with all YGBW policies and standard operating procedures. 
• Performs other related duties as assigned. 

Qualifications:  

• 30 credit hours of early childhood, elementary or related human services field education 
• 15 college credit hours and one-year experience related to the care 
• Current CDA certificate 
• Must keep an up-to-date DHS file 
• Ability to effectively use technology for programmatic needs 
• Obtain and maintain all new hire certifications and trainings within 90 days of hire 

Benefits:

• Making a difference in a person’s life every day 
• Fun, fast-paced work environment  
• Working for a diverse and inclusive community-based non-profit 
• A comprehensive benefits package that includes medical and dental insurance along with a 12% employer contribution to the retirement savings plan (after 2 years of service and must be at least 21 years of age)
• Opportunities for training and advancement
• Flexible hours, paid time off and holidays
• Free Family Membership (all members of the family membership must live in the same household)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Referral bonuses