Lead Toddler Teacher

Embark on a Journey of Impactful Adventure

The Toddler Lead 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 Toddler 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 2026 Top Workplace by The Philadelphia Inquirer for the third consecutive year. An association of nine YMCAs serving Chester County, the YMCA of Greater Brandywine is a 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 & Benefits

• Free family YMCA membership, including outdoor pools

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with paid holidays and plentiful PTO for full-time employees

• Babysitting while you work (up to 4 hours per day)

• Generous program discounts on childcare, camp, youth sports, swimming lessons and everyday essentials like home, auto, and pet insurance on our employee marketplace

• 12% employer contribution to retirement savings upon reaching eligibility and optional 403B retirement savings plan upon hire.

• Employee Assistance Program

• Continuing education reimbursement, tuition discounts with Chestnut Hill College and Immaculata University

• Career development and paid training

• Unlimited referral bonus beginning at $300.00

What You’ll Do

• Develop and implement weekly lesson plans and program goals with the support of director. • Interact with all children to encourage their individual development daily

• Maintain 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 compliance

• Use 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.