2nd Shift Childcare Educator

York Day Early Learning (YDEL) is seeking a dedicated and compassionate educator to help foster a calm and nurturing environment for infants, toddlers and/or school-aged children during overnight care.

THIS POSITION will be four (4) days per week, Monday - Thursday evenings. The shift will be 5:00pm - 1:00am (8 hours straight, no break), or 5:00pm - 1:30am (half hour break).

Hourly rate calculated based on credential held in Early Childhood Education:

• Entry level starting at $15/hour
• Active CDA starting at $17/hour
• Associates Degree in ECE starting at $22/hour

Why work with York Day?

• 50% off childcare tuition for your children
• Paid holidays and PTO
• Low teacher-to-child ratios
• Sign-on bonus of up to $1,000 for overnight employees

Education and Qualifications:

• Must be at least 21 years old
• High school diploma, or equivalent (required)
• CDA or associate's degree in early childhood education or related field (preferred)
• 2,500 verifiable hours of supervised childcare in a licensed facility
• Pediatric first aid and CPR certification or willingness to obtain before starting date
• National Sex Offender Registry, FBI fingerprint record, PA Child Abuse History clearance, and PA State Police Criminal Record check clearance
• Staff health assessment and negative TB test results

Shift Option:

• 5:00 PM to 1:00 AM
• 5:00 PM to 1:30 AM (half hour break)

Responsibilities:

The Twilight Care educators must have reliable transportation to and from the YDEL property. Additionally, educators must be willing to:

• Regularly lift and carry children of various sizes and occasionally up to 50 pounds for work-related purposes.
• Maintain adequate mobility and stamina to engage with students, staff, families, and visitors in an interactive environment.
• Remain awake, alert, and attentive throughout overnight shifts.
• Ability to respond quickly and effectively in emergencies.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized classroom environment.
• Provide comfort and emotional support to children while ensuring safe sleep practices and consistent bedtime routines.
• Develop and implement engaging lesson plans that promote creativity, support bedtime and morning routines, and enhance social-emotional learning.
• Adhere to all facility policies, procedures, and licensing regulations.
• Participate in ongoing professional development to stay informed of best practices in early childhood education.

York Day Early Learning recognizes the following legally protected classes for employees and all employment actions will be made without regard to an employee’s race, color, creed, religion, age, gender (including sexual orientation/preference), national origin, pregnancy, disability or veteran’s status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Center-based care: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• York, PA 17403 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15 - $22