25-26 SY Before and After School Assistant Teacher
YMCA of Greater BrandywineAbout the role
Job Details
Job Location Upper Main Line YMCA - Berwyn , PASecondary Job Location(s) Upper Main Line BASE Charlestown - Malvern, PA; Upper Main Line BASE General Wayne - Malvern, PA; Upper Main Line BASE KD Markley - Malvern, PA; Upper Main Line Base Sugartown - Malvern, PAPosition Type Part TimeEducation Level 2 Year DegreeSalary Range $16.00 - $18.00 HourlyTravel Percentage NegligibleJob Category Childcare/Day CampDescription
Embark on a Journey of Impactful Adventure
The Before and After School Enrichment [BASE] Assistant Teacher supports the work of the YMCA, a leading nonprofit charitable organization committed to strengthening community. The BASE 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 the YMCA quality requirements. Since the program is before and after school, working hours are 6:45 - 9:00 AM in the morning and 3:00 - 6:00 PM in the evening. We serve four (4) elementary schools in the Great Valley School District: Charlestown, General Wayne, KD Markley and Sugartown.
Who Are We?
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine (YGBW) was named a 2025 Top Workplace by The Philadelphia Inquirer for a second consecutive year. An association of nine YMCAs serving Chester County, the YMCA of Greater Brandywine is a non-profit organization dedicated 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
- Maintain supervision of all students.
- Provide a safe, clean, and risk-free environment.
- Implement lesson plans and activities that encourage their educational development,
- Maintain student records
- Greet parents and children daily
- report or direct parental concerns to the lead teacher or director.
- Use positive guidance to support children.
- Participate in annual required training at a minimum of 12 clock hours per year in order to be in compliance with all of the policies and procedures of the YMCA of Greater Brandywine, Keystone Stars and the Department of Human Services
- Must keep an up-to-date DHS file
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
What You'll Need
Must have:
- A High School diploma or GED and 2,500 hours of service (2 years) of childcare experience
- Valid Driver's License
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