Childcare Assistant Teacher

Childcare Assistant Teacher

Join the YMCA of Greater Brandywine.

The Assistant 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 Assistant Teacher creates a safe and positive atmosphere that welcomes all children and families while promoting and maintaining a strong educational program in accordance with YMCA and licensing and quality requirements.

The YMCA of Greater Brandywine was named a 2025 Top Workplace by The Philadelphia Inquirer for the second consecutive year. An association of nine YMCAs serving Chester County, YGBW is a non‑profit dedicated to nurturing the potential of every child, promoting healthy living, and fostering social responsibility through life‑changing programs.

• Free family YMCA membership, including outdoor pools
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid holidays, and plentiful PTO for full‑time employees
• Babysitting while you work (up to 4 hours per day)
• Generous program discounts on childcare, camp, youth sports, swimming lessons and more
• 12% employer contribution to retirement savings upon reaching eligibility and optional 403(b) retirement savings plan upon hire
• Employee Assistance Program
• Continuing education reimbursement, tuition discounts with Chestnut Hill College and Immaculata University
• Career development and paid training
• Unlimited referral bonus beginning at $300.00

• Maintain supervision of all students.
• Provide a safe, clean, and risk‑free environment.
• Engage with children to encourage their development and involvement in activities.
• Maintain maintenance records, including 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.
• Use positive guidance to support children.
• Follow DHS procedures and help others to do so.
• Provide care for the needs of children.
• Ensure compliance with all YGBW policies and standard operating procedures.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or GED; 2,500 hours of service (2 years) of childcare experience preferred.
• 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.
• Obtain and maintain all new‑hire certifications and trainings within 90 days of hire.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties, the employee is frequently required to stand, sit, walk, communicate and hear, occasionally use hands to finger, handle, or feel;

reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee may frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus. The employee may be exposed to illness‑causing bacteria and viruses.

Not meeting every single requirement is okay. Research shows that women and marginalized groups are often hesitant to apply for jobs unless they meet all the qualifications. If you’re excited about this role, don’t let a few mismatches in your experience hold you back. We want to see your application! You could be exactly what we’re looking for.