School Age Assistant Teacher

Benefits

• 403(b)
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Free food & snacks
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Savings bank
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• Wellness resources

K-5 (School Age) Assistant Teacher

Non-Exempt, Full-time, 40 hrs/week

School Year: 6:30AM-9:00AM & 11:00PM-4:30PM and Summer: 7:30AM – 4:30PM

Operations Director, Early Education

Kindergarten – 5th Grade age students

Pottstown, PA

YWCA Tri-County Area is on a mission to eliminate racism, empower women, and promote peace justice, freedom, and dignity for all. YW serves more than 3,000 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 Education & Prevention 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. Mission-based advocacy efforts raise awareness, offer issue education, and build social capital around women's empowerment, racial and social justice, and safe and healthy communities.

YWCA Tri-County Area is an Equal Opportunity Employer offering competitive salaries and benefit packages.

YWCA Tri-County Area is looking for dedicated individuals to serve as assistant teachers in our STARS 4 Early Education Center in Pottstown. Our EEC vision is to create a community of learning where children experience a sense of wonder and exploration – where everyone feels a sense of connection and participates with others in ways that create new possibilities for making the world a better place.

Position opportunities are based on candidates’ individual educational qualifications. We currently have assistant infant/toddler, preschool, and school age opportunities available.

YW’s Early Education School Age Teachers create a safe, nurturing environment while leading activities that elevate the overall quality of care and education. In this role, effective communication, active listening, and strong collaboration within a team environment are essential. Teachers implement quality educational programs, build positive relationships with children and families, and observe and document children’s progress to share with parents and staff.

Additionally, School Age Teachers are responsible for designing and delivering developmentally appropriate activities tailored to children’s interests and needs. Each K-5 School Age Teacher is expected to understand, embody, and promote early childhood development principles in alignment with the YWCA Tri-County Area’s (YW3CA) policies, procedures, and mission statement.

• Develop, prepare, and organize engaging lesson plans that align with curriculum standards and support children's developmental goals.
• Actively supervise and ensure the safety of children during swimming activities and water play during summer camp sessions.
• Provide reliable break coverage across all age groups, adapting quickly to the specific routines and needs of infant, toddler, preschool, and school-age classrooms.
• Implement curriculum activities and encourage active participation by all children.
• Lead and engage in classroom activities while managing the cleanliness, maintenance, and availability of all materials.
• Model and foster self-help and good hygiene habits among children.
• Ensure a smooth, welcoming daily transition from home to the childcare center for children and families.
• Execute all center policies and state regulations to ensure full compliance.
• Maintain a personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.
• Manage daily communications with parents through informal discussions and detailed daily reports.
• Maintain a healthy, safe, and secure classroom environment by upholding strict hygiene and cleanliness standards.
• Conduct and record daily…