Part Time Lead Childcare Teacher, Middletown, PA
Quick Summary
About Patch Patch Caregiving provides backup childcare to workers through their employers, because no one should have to choose between showing up to work and showing up for their families.
Responsibilities
~1 min read- →Ensure safety and wellbeing of all children in the care room
- →Lead age-appropriate activities and manage group dynamics with empathy and skill
- →Communicate regularly with parents and handle emergencies calmly
- →Plan and implement curriculum and hands-on activities
- →Maintain records, paperwork, and a clean, organized space
- →Collaborate with fellow teachers and the Center Director
- →Participate in ongoing training and occasional enrollment/outreach events
Requirements
~2 min read- High school diploma or equivalent
- 1+ year of experience as a Lead Teacher in a daycare, preschool, or similar setting (babysitting/nannying does not qualify)
- Knowledge of child development and age-appropriate learning
- Experience with diapering and knowledge of diapering best practices for toddlers
- Familiarity with toilet training approaches and ability to support children at various stages of the process
- Strong communication skills with children and parents
- Ability to manage challenging behaviors with patience and positivity
- Comfort with digital tools for parent/staff communication
- First Aid & CPR certification (we can support completion before your start date)
- Some sites (usually hospital locations) require drug testing, TB testing, and proof of immunization records
- Some states have additional state background check and fingerprinting requirements
- 1+ year as a Center Director
- Experience managing multi-age groups, including school-age children
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field
- Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or similar certification
- $20–$22/hour starting
- Weekly paychecks
- Paid sick time
- Free First Aid/CPR training and certification
- Learning stipend
- Professional coaching and flexible days off
All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.
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Job Type: Part-time
Work Location: In person
Location & Eligibility
Listing Details
- Posted
- June 1, 2026
- First seen
- June 1, 2026
- Last seen
- June 2, 2026
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- Days active
- 0
- Repost count
- 1
- Trust Level
- 53%
- Scored at
- June 1, 2026
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