Preschool Teacher – Harleysville

311 Alumni Ave. Harleysville, PA | 16-19 per hour Hourly, Part Time

The North Penn YMCA is hiring Preschool Teachers for our Keystone 4 Harleysville YMCA Early Childhood Center . (DHS Group Supervisor designation)

The North Penn 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.

Salary: $16-$19 per hour

• Greets each child and parent daily; communicates often and professionally with families, children and staff
• Supervises the children, classroom, and all activities always maintaining child/staff ratios
• Develop and maintains daily lesson plans
• Assure that proper records are maintained on staff, equipment, facilities, and the like as required for Health Department/Governmental agency regulations and guidelines
• Acts as liaison with other agencies within service area to partner with appropriate services and programs and offer technical assistance
• Conducts and documents all state required emergency drills
• Provide and maintain a safe and healthy environment for children and staff
• Assesses each child’s developmental needs both formally and informally using designated assessment/ screening tools. Makes referrals as needed. Establishes/ monitors individual goals for children. Documents evidence to be used for curriculum planning and assessment including ongoing, systematic observations on each child.
• Collects, records and maintains all necessary information/documentation for student records, funding and other projects; enters data into appropriate systems in a consistent and timely fashion
• Assists in ensuring compliance with all YMCA, PA DPW licensing, and STARS requirements.
• Ability to process, understand and respond appropriately to emergency situations
• Maintain quality service by following organization standards
• Supervise teaching assistants and volunteers
• Hold parent conferences, as required
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed (i.e. participation in branch-wide activities and events as a team leader)
• Must maintain harmonious relations with all outreach facilities/sites
• Perform any other functions necessary for the smooth and efficient operation of the North Penn YMCA

• Requires Associate or Bachelor Degree from accredited institution in child development, elementary education, or related field
• Requires 2 years previous experience in an early care and education setting; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Requires Pediatric First Aid, CPR, AED certification
• Effective Communication; written, oral and through presentations
• Must have strong collaborative work ethic
• Ability to interact with people of all ethnic backgrounds, ages, and lifestyles
• 8% employer contribution to your YMCA pension plan
• YMCA Membership
• Discount on programs and childcare
• Exceptional growth potential for your role and career

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