Director of Child Care - River Crossing YMCA- Lehigh Valley Region

Director of Child Care

Whitehall Center | Full Time, Monday-Friday | $45,000-$50,00 per year

We believe great minds are nurtured by great teachers. Is that you?

We are looking for a certified teacher passionate about bringing the best out in kids, connecting to our community and having fun!

What is needed for this job

• High school graduate with college credits in Early Childhood Education or related field experience
• Passionate about working with children in a fun, diverse environment
• Ability to pass all relevant clearances
• 21+ years of age and 2+ years of experience working with children
• Bi-lingual (Spanish) helpful

The responsibilities we will trust you with:

• Finding new and engaging ways to help kids learn
• Being patient and kind with our parents
• Oversees all operations of site, including school aged child care and camp
• Maintaining required program records, including child files and portfolios
• Complies with PA DHS Regulations and Keystone Stars Standards
• Complete training in First Aid/CPR/AED/Emergency Oxygen (training provided)

What you can expect:

• Support from an amazing team
• Opportunities to learn & grow
• Being a part of a non-profit organization that works to make the community stronger

Some rewards for joining our team:

• Free YMCA membership - access to all branches!
• Up to 100% off child care and summer camp programs
• Y retirement fund (ask us about this- it's awesome)
• Excellent career potential and growth opportunities

After reading this, if you're thinking this is great- we want to meet you!

Get the ball rolling with our quick, 3-minute online application.