Teacher Aide jobs in Pittsburgh, PA

Come join a team that is making a difference in our local communities! The YMCA of Greensburg is an organization that strives to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build a healthy spirit, mind, and body for all. Our areas of focus include Youth Development, Healthy Living, and Social Responsibility. We strive to develop youth through our program departments including aquatics, child development, gymnastics, and sports. We have been impacting the Greensburg Community for over 155 years and will continue to do so through our mission work.

Employee Benefits/Perks:

• Flexible Schedule
• Free individual & family membership to the YMCA (up to $850 value)
• 25% discount on childcare services including Before School & After School Programs
• Free Parking
• Service to your community
• 8 Paid Holidays Off
• Additional Pay for any Holiday’s worked
• Retirement plan
• Medical, Vision, & Dental plans

Position Summary:

The Teacher Aide will be responsible for assisting in the implementation of daily activity plans. The Teacher Aide will also provide an environment that is structured, inviting and fun that Foster’s children’s social, emotional, spiritual, and mental growth.

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for assisting in the implementation of daily program activities.
• Acts as a role model for the children and other staff at all times.
• Responsible for general safety of the children.
• Attends all mandatory training before school year and during school year.
• Work Kids Day Outs during the course of the school year.
• Other duties as assigned.

• A high school diploma or a general education development certificate.
• At least eighteen years of age,
• Criminal clearances (Act 33), Child Abuse clearances (Act 34), FBI Clearances,
• Non-communicable diseases physical exam every two years,
• TB test by the Mantoux method once upon hire, and onsite drug test.
• Two letters of recommendation on file.
• Must complete all required YMCA training certifications.

Physical Demands: The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and use legs to lift/move up to 50 lbs. occasionally.

The Greensburg YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The Greensburg YMCA strives to develop youth through our program departments such as aquatics, child development, gymnastics, and sports. Our healthy living focuses on educating our members and program participants of the importance of healthy lifestyle choices. Lastly, but equally important, is our focus on social responsibility and impact. We have been impacting the Greensburg Community for over 155 years and hope to continue to do so through our mission work.