Early Childhood Educators
About The Position
The Greater Burlington YMCA is seeking passionate Early Childhood Educators to create a welcoming, engaging, and developmentally appropriate environment for children. This role is ideal for individuals who want to make a difference every day and support the Y's mission of strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The position offers a play-based, emergent curriculum driven by each child’s natural curiosity and interests, celebrating unique identities and nurturing social-emotional growth through play and authentic connections.
Requirements
- Must be at least 20 years of age or older.
- One year of experience working with children.
- Career Ladder Level Certificate 3A or 3B.
- Ability to pass a federal background check and state fingerprinting.
Nice To Haves
- Full-time experience working with children or youth in an educational, recreational, or programmatic setting, with milestones recognized at 2, 5, 10, and 15+ years.
- Associate or bachelor’s degree in any field.
- Coursework or certification in special education or behavioral intervention.
- 2+ years of direct full-time experience in special education or behavioral intervention.
- Formal training or certification experience in trauma-informed care, basic specialized care, or social work. Including completion of professional development or coursework in trauma-informed practices.
- Completion of DEI-specific training, coursework, or certification, with a minimum of 40 hours or the equivalent of a college course.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement a curriculum that supports the growth of each child’s cognitive, physical, social, and emotional development.
- Plan and lead weekly classroom activities and routines with your teaching team.
- Build strong, respectful relationships with families and communicate regularly about their child’s development.
- Supervise and actively engage in all classroom, outdoor, and special activities like gym, swim, and field trips.
- Maintain accurate records, contribute to assessments, and support licensing requirements.
- Help keep the classroom safe, clean, and organized.
- Participate in team meetings, professional development, and family engagement events.
- Uphold the Y’s values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility in all interactions.
- Support a positive team culture and contribute to a nurturing, inclusive learning environment.
Benefits
- $1500 new-hire incentive ($500 after six months, $500 after 12 months, and $500 after 18 months).
- Support in achieving Early Childhood Education certifications.
- Competitive Pay – Earn $22.44 to $30.29 per hour.
- Professional Development – 8 in-service days dedicated to training, team meetings, and curriculum planning.
- Time Off – 7+ weeks of Paid Time Off each year.
- Balanced Workload – Dedicated planning time each week.
- Y Perks – Free YMCA membership and discounts on programs and camps.
- Healthcare Coverage – Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance (multiple plan options available).
- Loan Forgiveness – Eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
- Retirement Savings - Generous employer contributions to your retirement fund.
- Growth Opportunities – Ongoing professional development and career advancement support.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
