Pre-K Counts Assistant Teacher - YWCA of Lancaster : Job Details

eliminating racism empowering women YWCA Lancaster YWCA Lancaster is looking for full-time Pre-K Counts Assistant Teacher, who is an integral part of our team.What your day looks like:

• Assist lead teacher in the development and implementation of lesson plans based on developmentally age-appropriate activities, to provide the children with a consistent daily routine.
• Assist in the implementation of lesson plans for activities based on the needs of the children and prepare a suitable physical and nurturing environment for ALL children so that they may grow physically, emotionally, and intellectually.
• Ensure that the Child Enrichment Center meets licensing and all other legal compliance regulations including Department of Human Services (DHS), Keystone STARS, Pre-K Counts, and Child & Adult Care Food Program (CACFP).
• Maintain a team atmosphere within the room.
• Assist in the instruction and implementation of daily activities and creation of a positive, stimulating room environment.
• Assess the children in their classroom by using developmental assessments twice per year. Assists with recording data into the Teaching Strategies Gold System before scheduled deadlines.
• Hold parent/teacher conferences twice a year.
• Maintain appropriate interactions with children, parents, and staff.
• Work cooperatively with the Center Director and staff to uphold a positive affiliation within the YWCA childcare programs (including, but not limited to Early Head Start, Pre-K Counts, and School Age Development program)
• Participate within the guidelines of the Pre-K Counts grant, by meeting the requirements of the mentoring expectation within the partnership agreement.
• Stay familiar with all YWCA Lancaster policies and procedures, Childcare Manual procedures, Keystone STARS to ensure program quality
• Orient new parents and staff to room and meet with parents when needed.
• Attending monthly staff meetings.
• Attend a minimum of 27 hours of training per year.
• Maintain a current Professional Development Plan for Keystone STARS.
• Advocate for Early Childhood Education programs in Pennsylvania.
• Enforce center policies with parents, students, and children by upholding and demonstrating the YWCA mission.
• Perform other duties as assigned and/or required by Pre-K Counts grant guidelines.

Who you are:

• A bachelor's degree in early childhood education from an accredited college or university in early childhood education and two years' experience related to the care and development of children.
• Certification in early childhood education preferred.
• Must be able to lift 45 lbs. and have movement ability to sit, stand, crawl, climb, lift overhead, bend and move from sitting position on floor to standing position.
• Respect for children and their parents, as well as a belief in the individuality of each child, a commitment to the elimination of racism and the empowerment of women.
• Bi-lingual a plus

Who we are: YWCA Lancaster is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all. Everything we do is based on the belief that all women and families have the right to be safe and choose the direction of their lives. Since 1889, we have served children and adults in the community through a variety of programs. Current offerings include the Racial Equity Institute, Dorothy Height Book Club and Lunch & Learns on current topics; Kepler Hall residence, home to fifty women, men and children; YWonderful Kids providing child enrichment for ages six weeks to five years and before/after school care in a number of settings; Sexual Assault Prevention and Counseling Center with a 24 hour hotline and no-cost professional counseling for survivors of sexual assault and their significant others. Our programs address the fact that far too many individuals experience violence, and lack economic security, and these issues disproportionately impact women and people of color. If we want to empower all women, we must also tackle racism.When all women and families can reach their full potential, our communities thrive.Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision after 30 days of employment
• Retirement plan with employee match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance
• Long/Short Term Disability
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 15 days (1st year), 10 paid holidays, 2 paid personal days
• Training and Development Opportunities
• Participation in YWCA activities and seminars
• Childcare at a discounted rate
• Parental leave
• 20% tuition discount at Widener University (including graduate and continuing studies-bachelor's completion)

We are always looking for talented individuals to join our team. As a progressive company with strong core values, we offer a professional working environment and a competitive benefits package as well as the opportunity for personal and professional growth.Equal Opportunity EmployerYWCA is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship.