Wrap Teacher

eliminating racism
empowering women
YWCA Lancaster

YWCA Lancaster is looking for full-time Wrap Teacher, who is an integral part of our team.

What your day looks like:

• Care for children in the program by providing them with a consistent daily routine.
• Plan and execute developmentally appropriate activities for the children based on the Pennsylvania Academic Standards
• Consistently interact with children and staff persons while on site
• Utilize appropriate behavior management techniques with children
• Prepare snack.
• Work with parents and school personnel to ensure cooperative relationships between the YWCA, Penn Manor School District and School District of Lancaster.
• Attend monthly staff meetings.
• Attend training sessions and maintain a current PDR and at least 24 credit hours per year in accordance with the PDR and CBK through Keystone STARS
• Ensure that all children's observations and assessments are completed, as assigned.
• Keep the site clean and safe for children each shift.
• Adhere to all DHS guidelines.
• Follow bus/van rules when traveling with students. Assist children with entrance and departure of vehicles if necessary.
• Be first contact with parents on site. Keep parents informed of events and behavior problems.
• Practice flexibility in regard to staffing needs.
• Work cooperatively with SACC staff and other YWCA personnel.
• Participate in Annual Professional Development Days.
• Adhere to YWCA Policies and Procedures.
• Participate in at least one mission related activity every year.
• Accept all other duties as assigned.

Who you are:

• Respect for children and their parents, as well as a belief in the individuality of each child.
• Candidates must possess the desire and ability to embody the YWCA's mission of eliminating racism and empowering women.
• 2,500 hours is childcare experience is required.
• Working cooperatively with other YWCA Childcare programs.
• Attending staff meetings.
• Participate in at least one mission related activity a year.
• SACC Credential or AA required. BA/BS degree in Early Childhood Education., Child Development, Special Ed., Elementary Ed., or human services field; or a BA/BS degree which includes 30 credits in a related field preferred.
• Must provide documentation of one of the following:
• 30 college credit hours in the social sciences or education
• 15 college credit hours in education and one (1) year professional experience working with children.
• SACC Credential, and one (1) year professional experience working with children (1,250 hours)
• High School diploma and two (2) years professional experience working with children (2,500 hours)
• Respect for children, parents, and family living situations, as well as the belief in the individuality of each child
• First Aid, CPR, Fire Safety certifications

Who we are:

YWCA Lancaster is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all. Everything we do is based on the belief that all women and families have the right to be safe and choose the direction of their lives. Since 1889, we have served children and adults in the community through a variety of programs. Current offerings include the Racial Equity Institute, Dorothy Height Book Club and Lunch & Learns on current topics; Kepler Hall residence, home to fifty women, men and children; YWonderful Kids providing child enrichment for ages six weeks to five years and before/after school care in a number of settings; Sexual Assault Prevention and Counseling Center with a 24 hour hotline and no-cost professional counseling for survivors of sexual assault and their loved ones. Our programs address the fact that far too many individuals experience violence, and lack economic security, and these issues disproportionately impact women and people of color. If we want to empower all women, we must also tackle racism.When all women and families can reach their full potential, our communities thrive.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision after 30 days of employment
• Retirement plan with employee match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance
• Long/Short Term Disability
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
  1. 15 days (1st year), 10 paid holidays, 2 paid personal days
• Training and Development Opportunities
• Participation in YWCA activities and seminars
• Childcare at a discounted rate
• Parental leave
• 20% tuition discount at Widener University (including graduate and continuing studies-bachelor's completion)

We are always looking for talented individuals to join our team. As a progressive company with strong core values, we offer a professional working environment and a competitive benefits package as well as the opportunity for personal and professional growth.

Equal Opportunity Employer

YWCA is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship.