Childcare Jobs 2026 (Now Hiring) – Smart Auto Apply

What We Offer:Competitive hourly wage: $15/hourFREE YMCA membership

Reimbursement for clearances after 90 days of employment

Opportunity for paid education and professional development83% employer-paid health insurance100% employer-paid dental and vision insurance12% employer-paid pension upon eligibility

Immediate access to 403(b) retirement savings

Consistent weekday schedule - no evenings or weekends!The Lead Teacher will be responsible for assisting with the planning, development, and implementation of activities such as gross motor games and exciting art activities in our toddler classroom. Being responsible for the safety of the children at all times, including understanding and being able to implement emergency procedures as necessary.The Lead teacher shall have attained one of the following qualification levels:A high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 30 credit hours from an accredited college/university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field.A college degree in Childcare.A high school diploma or a general educational development certificate, including 600 or more hours of secondary training described in (PA Code) 3270.319 (relating to age and training).A high school diploma or a general education development certificate, 15 credit hours from an accredited college/university in early childhood education, development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 1 year experience with children.A high school diploma or a general education development certificate and completion of a post-secondary training curriculum described in 3270.31. (PA Code)A high school diploma or a general education development certificate and 2 years' experience with children.OUR CULTURE:At the Y, strengthening community is our cause. Every day, we work side by-side with our neighbors to make sure that everyone has the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive. We act with intentionality to connect people to our cause through our service and engagement principles.We are:WELCOMING We are open to all. We are a place where you can be, belong and become.GENUINE We value who you are and encourage you to be true to yourself and others.HOPEFUL We believe in you and your ability to be a catalyst for good in the world.NURTURING We're with you in your journey to develop your full potential.DETERMINED Above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.MISSION - OUR REASON FOR BEINGTo put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.CAUSE - OUR MISSION IN ACTIONStrengthening the foundations of community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.