Pre-K Counts Classroom Aide Position Available In Blair, Pennsylvania

Pre-K Counts Classroom Aide Blair Regional

YMCA 2459

Reservoir Road, Hollidaysburg, PA 16648 As a Pre-K Counts Classroom Aide at The Blair Regional YMCA, you will be part of a team delivering a developmentally appropriate curriculum in alignment with our YMCA mission and philosophy. Your role involves supporting a welcoming and enriching classroom experience that caters to the unique needs of children and their families. The Blair Regional YMCA Early Learning Center is DHS licensed and PA Keystone Stars 4 rated center. This is a part-time, 10-month position running from August through May. Opportunities for additional hours during the school year and summer may be available based on organizational needs and candidate experience and availability.

Core Responsibilities:

Support in the implemention of a developmentally appropriate curriculum as outlined by the program coordinator (currently using Frog Street Preschool) Work collaboratively with lead teacher, classroom staff, and administration Emphasize social-emotional learning in the classroom environment Engage in regular play-based interactions with children Ability to incorporate Conscious Discipline as classroom management method Adhere to all regulations set forth by partners at DHS & Keystone STARS Maintain 24 professional development hours annually Adhere to YMCA and DHS supervision standards during Pre-K Counts Instructional & Wrap Around Services.

Qualifications:

2 years experience or CDA/Associate’s Degree in ECE or releated field Early Childhood classroom experience Current state and federal clearances (through Department of Human Services) Physical (including TB test) A passion for early learning, including working with children, staff, and families A passion for play-based early education A firm understanding of social-emotional development

Job Type:

Part-time, 10 month position (August-May)

Pay Range:

$13.00-$15.00 per hour

FREE YMCA

membership with access to all

BLAIR REGIONAL YMCA

facilities

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$13.00 – $15.00 per hour Expected hours: 27.5 per week

Schedule:

Day shift Monday to Friday Application Question(s): How many years of experience do you have working with children? In what setting is your experience working with children? (licensed childcare, public school, babysitting, coaching, etc) Are you available between the hours of 6:30AM-5:30PM Monday through Friday? If no, what is your availability?

Work Location:

In person