Assistant Preschool Teacher

Greater Valley YMCA - Allentown Branch is looking to hire an Assistant Preschool Teacher!

ABOUT Greater Valley YMCA

Greater Valley YMCA is a charitable, nonprofit organization committed to strengthening our communities through membership and programs that foster youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility for all. If you are interested in contributing to the largest Youth focused non-profit in the country, please read on!

Assistant Preschool Teacher Salary: $12.00 per hour

Assistant Preschool Teacher Hours: Monday - Friday 15 hours per week (Part Time)

Assistant Preschool Teacher Responsibilities:

• Assists with implementing curriculum within the established guidelines through lesson planning and a developmentally appropriate classroom environment

• Nurtures children through purposeful programming dedicated to building achievement and belonging in youth and relationships among youth and within families

• Supervises the children, classroom, and all activities including ADA accommodations where appropriate. Follows all procedures and standards

• Complies with PA DHS Regulations and Keystone Stars Standards and YMCA Guidelines

• Makes ongoing, systematic observations and evaluations of each child

• Cultivates positive relationships, conducts parent conferences, and maintains effective communication with parents. Engages parents as volunteers and connects them to the YMCA

• Maintains required program records, including child files and child portfolios

• Performs other duties as assigned

Assistant Preschool Teacher Qualifications:

• High School Graduate or equivalent

• Minimum eighteen (18) years old

• 2500 or more documentable hours of experience working with children

• Child Abuse Clearance, PA State Police Clearance, FBI Clearance, NSOR (National Sex Offender Registry Clearance) (paid for by the YMCA)

• Health Assessment and TB Test

• Two written references documenting experience with children.

• Previous experience with diverse populations. Ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with people from diverse backgrounds.

• Bi-lingual English/Spanish preferred, but not required

Assistant Preschool Teacher Benefits:

• Free Membership to the Y

• Training & Development

• Wellness Resources

• Retirement Plan (403b) and (401a) - (Employer contribution up to 8%)

• Childcare discounts (up to 100% off)

Salary: $12.00

Job Type: Part-time

YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer All Qualified Women, Minorities, Persons with Disabilities, and US Veterans Encouraged to Apply

ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?

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