Early Education Teacher

YMCA Of Greater Seattle • Seattle, WA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Early Education Teacher works alongside the Lead Teacher to implement engaging activities for groups of children and supervise them while following program and state requirements. The role focuses on providing children and families with an excellent educational experience in a supportive environment. The position is part-time at the West Seattle location and operates in a licensed childcare center.

The teacher implements culturally relevant, developmentally appropriate activities that support children's social, intellectual, and physical development. Responsibilities also include child observations and assessments, family communication, maintaining a safe and orderly classroom, following YMCA policies and procedures, and assisting the Lead Teacher. Employees must adhere to abuse-prevention policies, maintain appropriate boundaries, complete required training, report suspicious or inappropriate behavior, and comply with mandated reporting requirements.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High school diploma or equivalent and 12 Early Childhood Education credits completed, or expected to be completed within five years of hire.
• Experience working with children the same age as those to be supervised.
• Completion of minimum STARS-required training.
• Cleared Portable Background Check in the statewide MERIT registry.
• Knowledge of culturally relevant and developmentally appropriate practices.
• Pre-employment TB test and MMR vaccination are required.
• Must complete required training at hire or as early as possible, no later than 60 days after employment, as applicable.
• Must comply with background-check requirements; job offers are contingent on background-check results.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of and previous experience with diverse populations, including differences in language, culture, race, physical ability, and sexual orientation.
• Ability to speak a language in addition to English.
• Collaborative approach, adaptability, strong ownership and work ethic, problem-solving ability, service orientation, and interest in contributing to the community.

Responsibilities

• Implement culturally relevant and developmentally appropriate curriculum activities aligned with YMCA Youth Development goals.
• Coordinate activities to meet individual developmental needs and support children's social, intellectual, and physical growth.
• Supervise a group of children to ensure their health and safety and provide a positive experience.
• Complete individual child observations alongside the Lead Teacher for child assessments.
• Communicate professionally with families, maintain positive relationships, and participate in conferences as needed.
• Keep family communication sheets up to date, including daily activity and meal records and family information notes.
• Follow YMCA policies and procedures, including those concerning medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention, and emergencies.
• Assist the Lead Teacher and provide coverage during temporary absences as needed.
• Maintain the classroom's arrangement, appearance, decor, cleanliness, and learning environment.
• Attend required staff meetings and training.
• Adhere to abuse-prevention policies, maintain appropriate boundaries, report suspicious or inappropriate behavior, and comply with mandated reporting requirements.

Benefits

• Individual YMCA of Greater Seattle membership.
• Free access to mental health resources.
• Paid time off that accrues rapidly and is available immediately upon hire.
• Discounts on qualifying YMCA childcare, day camp, overnight camp, and outdoor leadership programs; 25% for part-time staff and 50% for full-time staff.
• Concentra options for required pre-employment TB testing and MMR vaccination at no cost to new hires.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED