Childcare Lead Teacher, Lansdowne YMCA
Company: Community YMCA
Location: Lansdowne
Posted on: February 18, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description At the Y, we believe that
children learn best through play and socialization with others. If
you are ready to make a positive impact on our youth, join our
team! Our Early Learning Center is hiring a full time Lead Teacher.
Position available is 8:00AM to 5:00pm or 9 AM–5:30 PM. POSITION
SUMMARY Responsible for planning, implementing and evaluating the
daily operations of the Child Care classroom in conjunction with
the Child Care Parent Handbook and Policies and Procedures Manual.
Uphold the YMCA Mission at all times, focusing on the core values
of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. Creates a safe and
positive atmosphere that promotes member safety and engagement in
accordance with YMCA policies and procedures. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
1. Utilizing the current PA Early Learning Standards to: plan,
implement, assess and evaluate the daily operations of the
classroom, using child needs and assessments as a guide to
planning. 2. Offering activities that meet the emotional, social,
physical, and cognitive development of each individual child,
establishing goals and maintaining child portfolios while
implementing culturally diverse experiences. 3. Maintaining a safe
and healthy environment for all children on a daily basis; ensuring
the classroom environment and outdoor areas are well supervised and
in good condition. 4. Using positive guidance techniques outlined
in the parent handbook, that incorporate the YMCA values of caring,
honesty, respect and responsibility when working with children,
families and coworkers. 5. Establishing and maintaining positive
and productive relationships with families, keeping
parents/guardians well informed regarding the child’s growth and
development, offering family resources and utilizing all
communication resources. 6. Ensuring Assistant Teachers and Aides
are included in the planning, implementing and evaluation of the
daily program activities. 7. Maintaining all paperwork (attendance,
developmental screenings, child assessments, accident/incident
reports, monthly reports, annual professional goals and
assessments), and submit to the Child Care Office in the required
timeframe. 8. Attending all staff meetings and family events as
instructed by the Center Director 9. Maintaining a professional
appearance and attitude that reflects the YMCA at all times,
upholding the policies outlined in the YMCA Personnel Policy
handbook and Child Care Parent Handbook. 10. Any other duties
deemed necessary to ensure the success of the Community YMCA of
Eastern Delaware County. QUALIFICATIONS 1. Minimum age of 18. 2.
Minimum Associate Degree from an accredited college or university,
including 30 credit hours in early childhood education, child
development, special education, elementary education or the human
services field and 2 years (2500 hours) of documented experience
working with children. 3. Certifications: American Heart
Association or American Red Cross CPR/AED and Pediatric First Aid
within 15 days of hire. 4. Strong Leadership and Communication
Skills. 5. A commitment to continuous quality program improvements.
6. Completion of required trainings. 7. Ability to relate
effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and
economic segments of the community. PHYSICAL DEMANDS 1. Able to
lift and carry 15-50 pounds 2. Sufficient strength, agility and
mobility to perform essential functions of position and to safely
supervise children’s activities. 3. Must be able to see, hear,
direct, and assist members, guests, and staff to ensure safety. 4.
Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to
environmental and other hazards related to the activity.
Keywords: Community YMCA, Vineland , Childcare Lead Teacher, Lansdowne YMCA, Education / Teaching , Lansdowne, New Jersey
