Childcare Lead Teacher

Embark on a Journey of Impactful Adventure

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

Who Are We?

The Philadelphia Inquirer named the YMCA of Greater Brandywine (YGBW) a 2024 Top Workplace. An association of nine YMCAs serving Chester County, the YMCA of Greater Brandywine is a non-profit organization committed to nurturing the potential of every child, promoting healthy living, and fostering social responsibility through life-changing programs for all.   

Perks & Benefits

• Free family YMCA membership, including outdoor pools
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with 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 403B 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 

What You’ll Do

• Develop and implement weekly lesson plans and program goals with the support of director. • Interact with all children to encourage their individual development daily
• Maintain necessary program records.
• Establish relationships and maintain positive communication with all guardians.
• Maintain supervision of all students. 
• Provide a safe, clean, and risk-free environment. 
• Engage with the children to encourage their development and involvement in activities. 
• Maintain maintenance records, including, but not limited to 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. 
• Adheres to all program and district professional expectations and compliance •             Use age-appropriate positive guidance to support children. 
• Follow DHS procedures and help others do as well. 
• Provide care for the needs of children.
• Ensures compliance with all YGBW policies and standard operating procedures. 
• Performs other related duties as assigned. 

What You'll Need

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Special Education, Elementary Education, or the Human Services field OR 
• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, including 30 credit hours Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Special Education, Elementary Education, or the Human Services field and one-year experience with children OR 
• Associate degree with a minimum of 2 years’ experience
• Must keep an up-to-date DHS file 
• Ability to effectively use technology for programmatic needs 
• Obtain and maintain all new hire certifications and trainin