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THERE IS A POTENTIAL $1000 SIGN-ON BONUS FOR THIS ROLE (ask us how to qualify for this!)

Create Your Y Story

At the Y, you can feel more connected to your community, meet new people, expand your knowledge base, and experience one of the most rewarding jobs by helping support our mission of developing individuals, families, and communities, while having fun in a challenging and dynamic atmosphere.

Who We Are

The Greater Valley YMCA (GVYMCA or GVY) is a volunteer-led, nonprofit, community organization. The Y is committed to strengthening community by positively changing lives every day. At each of our branches, we concentrate our efforts in three areas: Healthy Living, Youth Development, and Social Responsibility. And we do so in a way that upholds the Ys traditional family values of Respect, Responsibility, Caring, and Honesty.

For over 100 years, the Y has made tangible differences in the communities of Allentown, Bethlehem, Catasauqua, Easton, Forks, Nazareth, those comprising the Slate Belt region and the Lehigh Valley as a whole. Founded as individual YMCAs as early as 1897, the following branches of the Greater Valley Y merged together between 2010 and 2015: the Nazareth YMCA, the Suburban North Family YMCA, the Family YMCA of Easton, Phillipsburg & Vicinity and the Bethlehem YMCA. In 2014, the Forks YMCA Education Center was established. The Slate Belt branch was opened in 2015. In January 2017, the Allentown YMCA joined the Greater Valley YMCA.

What its Like to Work Here

Ask our employees and the one word theyd use to describe working at GVY is Fulfilling. Our team members all share a positive attitude, problem-solving abilities, and patience, enabling them to provide excellent customer service even during fast-paced shifts. Our culture, plus continuous opportunities for growth, have resulted in positive impacts on our communities. Dont miss out on this rare opening with us!

The GVYMCA Is For Everyone

It's our mission to unleash the potential in every team, and we know that teams perform best when they are diverse and every team member feels that they belong. It is the unique contributions of all GVY'ers that drive our success, and we're committed to building a culture where everyone has the opportunity to do meaningful work and be recognized for their efforts. To that end, we are committed to providing an environment free of discrimination for everyone. You can read more about our commitment to diversity and mission here

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for dynamic individuals that desire a role where they can make an impact on the future of children. The candidate for this position is enthusiastic, energetic, positive energy and engages with the children. You will provide support to the lead teacher in the direction for the children in the classroom and helps implement the program curriculum. You will help provide a quality experience to children and parents that focuses on building achievement and belonging in youth and relationships among youth and within families while assisting with maintaining a classroom in accordance with PA Department of Human Services, CACFP, and PA Keystone STARS Standards. You must have the ability to: work independently; strong classroom management, communication, relationship building, and problem-solving skills; ability to respond to emergency and safety situations. A commitment to excellence and high standards in implementing quality programming to support our program. You will understand and be familiar with current trends in education as well as the ability to support the social and emotional needs of the children in our programs.

A Day in the Life as a Lead Teacher

As an Assistant Teacher, you will be responsible for supporting the lead teacher in the classroom and helping the GVYMCA achieve its goals of safe, quality, enriching care to our families. You will be responsible for creating and maintaining a warm, welcoming environment for the children in your care. This includes maintaining the appearance of the site as well as creating and implementing a standards-aligned curriculum. Our goal is to help our children be caring, respectful, honest, and responsible while having fun. You will serve the children breakfast, lunch, and snacks and prepare them for toileting and nap time. You will also be responsible for maintaining childrens paperwork and keeping your staff files up to date. With your help, our program can grow and expand into the place to be.

Responsibilities As a Lead Teacher

• Assists with the implementation of curriculum within the established guidelines through lesson planning and a developmentally appropriate classroom environment
• Nurtures children through purposeful programming dedicated to building achievement and belonging in youth and relationships among youth and within families
• Supervises the children, classroom, and all activities including ADA accommodations where appropriate. Follows all procedures and standards
• Complies with PA DHS Regulations and Keystone Stars Standards
• Makes ongoing, systematic observations and evaluations of each child
• Cultivates positive relationships and maintains effective communication with parents.
• Engages parents as volunteers and connects them to the YMCA
• Maintains program site and equipment
• Maintains required program records, including child portfolios
• Attends and participates in staff meetings, and staff training
• Actively seeking to update skills by attending outside workshops and training
• Performs other duties as assigned and in accordance with the planned Chart of Work and that which supports the branch and association initiatives.

Who You Would Report to

• Child Care Director

Expected Hours Per Week

• Full-time available
• Part-time available

Pay Range

• $12.00 - $15.00 per hour

• THERE IS A POTENTIAL $1000 SIGN-ON BONUS FOR THIS ROLE (ask us how to qualify for this!)

Where You Would Be Working

We have opportunities at the following locations:

• Allentown, PA
• Catasaqua, PA (Suburban North Y)
• Nazareth, PA
• Pen Argyl, PA (Slate Belt Y)
• Easton, PA
• Bethlehem, PA
• Forks Township, PA

Requirements

• High School Graduate or equivalent
• At least 18 years of age
• Child Abuse Clearance, PA State Police Clearance, FBI Clearance, NSOR (National Sex Offender Registry Clearance) (paid for by the YMCA/must maintain employment for 6 months from hire date)
• Health Assessment and TB Test
• Two written references documenting experience with children.
• Mandated Reporter Training prior to first (1st) day working with children.
• Pediatric First Aid/CPR and AED certifications, Bloodborne Pathogen training, Fire Safety, and 4 hours of Supervision Training within 90 days of hire date.
• Previous experience working with children in a developmental setting preferred.
• Ability to plan, organize and implement age-appropriate/developmentally appropriate program activities.
• Previous experience with diverse populations. Ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Familiarity with personal computers helpful
• Ability to respond to safety and emergency situations
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Good customer service skills, high ethical standards, an appropriate professional image, and a team player
• Must possess sound technical skills, analytical ability, good judgment skills, and a positive attitude
• Bi-lingual English/Spanish preferred, but not required

Work Environment and Physical Demands