Preschool Assistant Teacher

Job Title: Preschool Assistant Teacher

Compensation: $15.50/hourly

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, Full-time, 40 hrs/week

Shifts: 9:00AM-6:00PM or 8:30AM-5:30PM (May require working non-traditional hours based on operational needs)

Supervisor: Classroom Lead teacher & Coach

Age Groups: 3-5-year-olds

Location: Pottstown, PA

WHO WE ARE:

YWCA Tri-County Area (YW3CA) is on a mission to eliminate racism, empower women, and promote peace justice, freedom, and dignity for all. YW serves more than 2,500 people annually in Montgomery, Chester, and Berks counties as a leader in advocating for girls, women, and families. YW’s quality programs and services focus on education, designed to build individual, family, and community success: early childhood education; Youth Empowerment Programs that include enrichment, STEM learning, and recreation; adult education and English as a Second Language; workforce development; Foster Grandparent Program; and holistic wraparound services.

WHY CHOOSE YW3CA:

YW3CA is an Equal Opportunity Employer offering competitive salaries and benefit packages such as:

• Generous Paid Time Off plan- Personal, Sick and Vacation
• Annual Paid Holidays and Business Closures- off from Christmas to New Years
• YWCA Retirement Plan- 7.5% company contribution, 3% fund contribution.
• 401K Retirement plan includes an employer match.
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Affordable Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending account
• Employer-Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary MetLaw coverage
• Voluntary Life, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, and Critical Illness Insurance
• Employee Discount on private pay childcare tuition
• Tuition discounts at local colleges & universities
• College America 529 Saving Plan
• T.E.A.C.H Pennsylvania Early Childhood Scholarship Program
• Scholarship for Google Career Certification

**Restrictions may apply based on position hours

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

YW3CA’s ideal Early Education Lead Teacher candidate(s):

• High School Diploma or GED, and college credit in early childhood education or related field of study, or CDA, or 9 hours of ECE credit
• Minimum of 2 years of professional education experience.
• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.
• Current Health Assessment and TB test
• Must be willing to submit to background checks in accordance with local law and regulation
• Familiar with Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) Regulations a plus
• Familiar with Keystone STARS a plus
• Familiar with ITERS and ECERS Rating Scale
• The ability to sit on the floor and/or ground outside to be actively involved with the children
• Knowledge of the concepts and practices associated with early childhood education and child development issues
• Ability to follow and implement lesson plans using daily observations
• Understanding of diverse family dynamics and cultural differences with the ability to work with and empower families
• Understanding of YW3CA mission, goals, and objectives and ability to work independently with a high level of energy and contribute as part of a larger team

Job Responsibilities:

Early Education Lead Teachers essential duties include but are not limited to:

• Ensure a healthy classroom environment – including maintaining appropriate hygiene and cleanliness standards and safety and security of children
• Help ensure smooth, daily transition from home to childcare center
• Completes special projects specific to the function of the service area or as needed for the area as directed by the supervisor
• Maintain daily communications including written communication using daily reports with families through informal discussions
• Ensure all center policies and state regulations are met
• Actively engage in activities; manage cleanliness, maintenance, and availability of classroom materials
• Attends and participates in all in-service training and monthly staff meetings as identified by the Early Education Director to increase competency in job performance
• Maintains confidentiality in all children and family records
• Other duties as assigned within the scope of position expectations

HOW TO APPLY:

If you are ready to be a part of a rewarding organization whose mission is to eliminate racism, empower women, and promote peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all, we invite you to send your cover Letter and resume to: hr.mission@ywcatricountyarea.org.

To learn more about YW3CA’s programs and services, check out our website at www.yw3ca.org.

Equal Opportunity Employer

YWCA Tri-County Area is an equal opportunity employer, and it is our policy that employees and applicants will not be subjected to unlawful discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran’s status, marital status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited by applicable state, federal or local laws. Accordingly, YWCA Tri-County Area will hire, train, and promote individuals in accordance with this Equal Employment Opportunity Policy. YWCA Tri-County Area is interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. Unfortunately, YWCA Tri-County Area is unable to sponsor employment for international candidates at this time.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $15.50 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

COVID-19 considerations:
YWCA Tri-County Area follows all CDC, state and local mandates to keep our students, families, and staff safe.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Pottstown, PA 19464: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Early Childhood Education: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16 - $-1