ECEAP Lead Early Education Teacher

YMCA Of Greater Seattle • Bellevue, WA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The ECEAP Lead Early Education Teacher leads an Early Childhood Education Assistance Program classroom, providing children and families with a positive educational experience in a supportive YMCA early-learning environment. The role creates a nurturing, child-centered setting where children feel secure and supported as they learn and develop. The teacher plans and implements classroom activities and curriculum, adapts programming to children’s interests and individual learning styles, and provides guidance to staff and volunteers. The role also communicates with families, maintains a developmentally appropriate classroom, and follows YMCA policies and child-safety procedures. The position is full-time at a Bellevue or Redmond location. The ideal schedule is Monday through Friday, with work times varying between 6:45 a.m. and 6:15 p.m.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Have experience working with children of the same age as those to be supervised.
• Complete the minimum STARS-required training.
• Have an associate degree or higher in any field plus 30 credits in Early Childhood Education, or a current Washington State Teaching Certificate endorsed in Early Childhood Education (PreK–Grade 3) or Early Childhood Special Education.
• Know culturally relevant and developmentally appropriate practices.
• Have a cleared Portable Background Check in the statewide MERIT registry.
• Complete pre-employment TB testing and MMR vaccination; the employer offers Concentra options at no cost.
• Thrive in a collaborative environment, adapt readily, demonstrate ownership and a strong work ethic, solve problems effectively, enjoy serving others, work well as part of a team, and value contributing to community well-being.

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.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement culturally relevant, developmentally appropriate curriculum activities aligned with YMCA Youth Development goals, and ensure classroom plans—including lesson, behavior, and event plans—are completed to a high standard.
• Adapt programming to the needs of enrolled children, including their interests, behavior accommodations, and individual learning styles.
• Supervise children to ensure their health and safety and provide each child with a positive experience.
• Participate in coaching and feedback processes with Early Achievers and YMCA program quality groups.
• Guide staff and volunteers overseeing activities and observing groups of children.
• Communicate professionally with parents and guardians, maintaining daily reports and confidential and evaluative information, and providing newsletters, individual communications, and parent/teacher conferences.
• Follow YMCA policies and procedures, including those concerning medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention, and emergencies.
• May fill in for the Program Supervisor during short-term absences.
• Maintain a developmentally appropriate classroom, including its appearance, décor, and cleanliness.
• Attend required staff meetings and trainings.
• Adhere to abuse-prevention policies, maintain appropriate boundaries, complete required training, report suspicious or inappropriate behavior, and comply with mandated reporting requirements.
• Ensure staff are appropriately screened, trained, supervised, and held accountable to the organization’s abuse risk-management standards.

Benefits

• YMCA of Greater Seattle membership for the employee and household.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Retirement plan with employer contributions.
• 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; 50% for full-time staff.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree