Lead Early Education Teacher

YMCA Of Greater Seattle • Auburn, WA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Early Education Teacher provides children and families with a high-quality educational experience in a YMCA early learning childcare program. The role creates a secure, comfortable, nurturing, and child-centered learning environment through enrichment and activities that support children’s growth and learning. The teacher develops classroom activities and plans, directs programming to meet children’s individual needs, and provides guidance to staff and volunteers.

This is a full-time position at the Auburn location. Shifts are scheduled within the program’s operating hours, Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The hiring range is $24.00–$28.50 per hour, depending on experience.

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 a high school diploma or equivalent and 12 Early Childhood Education credits completed, or expect to complete them within five years of the hire date.
• Have knowledge of 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; Concentra options are offered at no cost.
• Meet applicable training or onboarding requirements at hire or as soon as possible, no later than 60 days after employment.

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.
• Adaptability, strong ownership and work ethic, problem-solving ability, a service-oriented approach, and enjoyment of collaborative teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement culturally relevant, developmentally appropriate activities within the curriculum and in accordance with YMCA Youth Development goals.
• Ensure the quality and completion of classroom plans, including lesson, behavior, and event plans.
• Direct programming to meet the interests, behavioral accommodations, and individual learning styles of enrolled children.
• 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 who oversee activities and observe groups of children.
• Communicate professionally with parents and guardians and maintain daily reports and confidential and evaluative information, including 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.
• Help ensure staff are properly 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 generous 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: High school or GED