Early Childcare Infant Lead Teacher

Early Childcare Infant Lead Teacher - Full Time

PAY RANGE: $14.98 - $18.73/hour

Job Type: Full-Time

Location: YMCA Child Development Center at Duquesne University

112 Washington Place, Ste 110

Pittsburgh, PA 15219

Do you love working with young children and making a lasting impact? The YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh Lead Infant Teacher position will experience an energetic and nurturing environment as part of our team at the Child Development Center located at Duquesne University. This full-time position offers the opportunity to help children grow, explore, and thrive in a developmentally appropriate, play-based environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and implement engaging, age-appropriate curriculum and learning experiences for infants.
• Foster a warm, safe, and supportive classroom environment where children feel secure and inspired to learn.
• Supervise children at all times, ensuring a safe environment and positive behavior management.
• Maintain open and respectful communication with families, sharing updates and building strong relationships.
• Observe, assess, and document each child’s developmental progress; complete daily reports and attendance records.
• Collaborate with fellow teachers and staff to ensure high-quality programming and care.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience (2,500 verifiable hours) of working with children, required
• Early childhood experience, preferred
• CDA or Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education is preferred; willingness to pursue credentials if not already held.
• Ability to meet physical demands of the job, including active engagement and supervision.
• Reliable transportation and punctuality, required.

Some Benefits Include

• Medical/Vision/Dental Plan
• Free YMCA membership for you and your family
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan – start building your future today
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
• Supportive team environment with a mission-driven culture
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Opportunity to make a real difference every day

What You’ll Need to Join Us

• Required clearances: Act 33, 34, 151 & NSOR
• Mandated Reporter Certification (within 45 days – paid training)
• Completion of health/TB screening and 10 hours of DHS training within 30 days (paid)
• CPR and Pediatric First Aid within 90 days (paid)

Work Environment & Physical Demands

The 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.

• The employee needs sufficient strength, agility, and mobility to perform essential functions and to safely supervise program activities.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use a computer for extended periods of time and be able to communicate using a computer and phone/smart device.
• The employee frequently is required to sit and reach and must be able to move around the work environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to stand more than 15 minutes at a time; walk on uneven surfaces; sit; handle or feel objects; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can occasionally be loud.
• The work is performed both indoors and outdoors and may require travel to various locations.
• While performing the duties of this job the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time.

Ready to Lead with Purpose?

Join the YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh – where passion meets purpose, and you’ll be part of a movement to uplift youth, families, and neighborhoods every day.