Before and After School Lead Teacher

YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 28,930,000 - 37,044,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits

Life and Long-term Disability

403(b) retirement plan

Paid vacation and holidays

Sick leave

EAP and Wellness programs

Professional training and education

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Employee discounts

Job summary

The YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties seeks a Before and After School Lead Teacher to join our Tacoma team. You will support the YMCA Child Care Program year-round with safe, engaging activities that help school-aged children grow in health, safety, and academics.

As Lead Teacher you will partner with the program director, conduct parent conferences, mentor new staff, and ensure compliance with YMCA policies and WA state regulations.

Qualifications

• You are at least 21 years old.
• Two years of full-time management experience preferred.
• 12+ college quarter credits in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related field.
• Willing to complete STARS training within 60 days of hire and WA State requirements within 4 years.

Responsibilities

• Conduct parent conferences and maintain positive relationships with parents.
• Collaborate with program director and branch leadership to advocate for team needs.
• Oversee onboarding of new site staff, including shadowing and coaching.
• Ensure conformance with YMCA policies and Washington Administrative Code.
• Promote a positive, safe environment reflecting YMCA values and leadership principles.
• Attend family nights and program activities.

Skills

Child care experience

Team leadership

Parent communication

Reliable transportation

Education

12+ college quarter credits in Early Childhood Education / Child Development

Tools

CPR & First Aid certification

Food Handlers permit

Job description

The YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is seeking aBefore and After School Lead Teacherto join our team.

The YMCAfocuses on empowering people in all forms, by improving health and well-being and inspiring action in and across our neighborhoods.

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading non-profit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.

As theBefore and After Lead Teacher, you will support the YMCA Child Care Program year-round to serve our community with a variety of activity options to explore and develop interests and talents of the youth with a focus on safety, health, social growth, and academic enhancement forchildren to have fun and thrive in our care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct parent conferences, and maintain positive relationships and effective communication with parents.
• Work closely with the program director and branch leadership team to advocate for team needs and collaborate on partnership opportunities when appropriate.
• Provide feedback and deliver on the onboarding of new site staff; implement training guidelines, including shadowing and coaching new staff during the program.
• Ensure the program maintains conformance with all YMCA policies and procedures and the Washington Administrative Code.
• Promote a positive environment that fosters fun, safety, and our YMCA values which includes implementation of proximity praise, specific action compliments, and our 8 Points of Leadership.
• Attend and participates in family nights and program activities.

Are you a good fit?

• You enjoy working with school-aged children and have previous experience working with children in a childcare setting.
• You are at least 21 years old.
• You have two years of full-time management experience (preferred).
• You have 12 or more college quarter credits in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, and Elementary Education or equivalent educational background in courses relating to early learning or child development.
• You are committed to completing STARS training within 60 days of hire and will complete all WA State educational requirements within 4 years from hire (the YMCA will support you in achieving this state requirement).
• You are certified in Infant-Child CPR and Basic First Aid, and have a validFood Handlers Permitor are willing to obtain certification within 30 days of hire (the YMCA will assist in this process).
• You are willing to obtain a Food Handlers permit (cost reimbursable), complete a pre-employment TB skin test with negative results (YMCA will assist in this process. and proof of MMR vaccination (before the first day of employment).
• Must be able to successfully complete required DCYF background and fingerprint checks before the first day of hire.
• You are able to complete online Child Abuse Prevention training on your first day, and other online and in-person training as required.
• You have reliable transportation and the ability to assist at other childcare sites as needed. Must be able to pass Background and Reference checks (in accordance with the WA State Fair Chance Act).
• You are committed to valuing and promoting diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.

Wage:$21.35 to $26.89 per hour, (Compensation is determined based on relevant experience, skills, and qualifications, with most new hires starting between the minimum and midpoint of the posted wage range)

Hours: Full-Time, 40 hours per week, Monday – Friday

Shift: Before school 6:00 am - 9:00 am and after school 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm (Hours vary depending on school district) Lead Teachers work some hours outside of the posted schedule above. (this is a year-round position, including Summer months).

• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefit plan options
• YMCA paid Life and Long-term Disability Insurance
• Opportunity to participate in the YMCA 403(b) retirement saving plan. After 2 years of Full-Time employment, the YMCA will contribute 8% of your monthly earnings
• Accrual of 15 days of paid vacation (vacation accruals increase with years of service)
• 8 paid Holidays/Floating Holidays per year
• Paid Sick Leave accrued at 1.23 hours for every 40 hours worked per year
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), Digital mental health counseling platform, Wellness program, and LifeMart employee discount center
• Professional training, education and certification opportunities
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility for Full-Time employees
• 20% discount on YMCA programs, childcare services and merchandise

Please note that employment with the YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is contingent upon successfully completing post-offer requirements, which may include age verification, reference checks, and state and national background checks. All inquiries and checks are conducted only after a conditional offer of employment is made.

The YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is committed to diversity and inclusion throughout our organization and is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Women/Minority/Veteran/Disabled.

Location(s)

2615 N Adams St, Tacoma , Washington 98407 , United States

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