Montessori Teacher

Montessori TeacherWest Chester Area YMCA - West Chester, PA 19380OverviewSalary Range $18.71 - $24.32 Hourly Position Type Full Time Job Shift Day Education Level 2 Year Degree Travel Percentage None Category Childcare/Day CampDescriptionEmbark on a Journey of Impactful AdventureThe Lead Montessori Teacher supports the work of the YMCA, a leading nonprofit charitable organization committed to strengthening community through Youth Development Healthy Living and Social Responsibility. The Lead Teacher creates a safe and positive atmosphere that welcomes all children and families while promoting and maintaining a strong educational program in accordance with the YMCA and licensing and quality requirements.Who Are We?The YMCA of Greater Brandywine (YGBW) was named a 2025 Top Workplace by The Philadelphia Inquirer for a second consecutive year. An association of nine YMCAs serving Chester County, the YMCA of Greater Brandywine is a mission-driven non-profit organization dedicated to nurturing the potential of every child, promoting healthy living, and fostering social responsibility through life-changing programs for all.Perks & BenefitsFree family YMCA membership, including outdoor poolsMedical, dental, and vision insurance, along with paid holidays and plentiful PTO for full-time employeesBabysitting while you work (up to 4 hours per day)Generous program discounts on childcare, camp, youth sports, swimming lessons and more!12% employer contribution to retirement savings upon reaching eligibility and optional 403B retirement savings plan upon hire.Employee Assistance ProgramContinuing education reimbursement, tuition discounts with Chestnut Hill College and Immaculata UniversityCareer development and paid trainingUnlimited referral bonus beginning at $300.00What You'll DoDevelop and implement weekly lesson plans and program goals with the support of director.Interact with all children to encourage their individual development dailyMaintain necessary program records.Establish relationships and maintain positive communication with all guardians.Maintain supervision of all students.Provide a safe, clean, and risk-free environment.Engage with the children to encourage their development and involvement in activities.Maintain maintenance records, including, but not limited to accident and incident reports, sign in/out sheets, attendance records.Greet parents and children daily and report or direct parental concerns to the lead teacher or director.Adheres to all program and district professional expectations and complianceUse age-appropriate positive guidance to support children.Follow DHS procedures and help others do as well.Provide care for the needs of children.Ensures compliance with all YGBW policies and standard operating procedures.Performs other related duties as assigned.QualificationsWhat You'll NeedMontessori Certification and/or experience in Montessori approach highly preferredA Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Special Education, Elementary Education, or the Human Services field ORA Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, including 30 credit hours Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Special Education, Elementary Education, or the Human Services field and one-year experience with children ORAssociate degree with a minimum of 2 years' experienceMust keep an up-to-date DHS fileAbility to effectively use technology for programmatic needsObtain and maintain all new hire certifications and trainings within 90 days of hireWork Conditions and Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, sit, walk, communicate and hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee may frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus. Will be exposed to illness-causing bacteria and viruses.Why You Need To ApplyNot meeting every single requirement? That's perfectly okay! Research shows that women and marginalized groups are often hesitant to apply for jobs unless they meet all the qualifications. If you're excited about this role, don't let a few mismatches in your experience hold you back. We want to see your application! You could be exactly what we're looking for!