Early Education Teacher

Seattle YMCA; Auburn (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Membership

Mental health resources

PTO

Program discounts

Job summary

Seattle YMCA in Auburn, WA seeks an Early Education Teacher for part-time hours. You will work with the Lead Teacher to deliver engaging activities, supervise children, and follow state requirements.

The role emphasizes cultural responsiveness, family communication, and a supportive team. The schedule is typically Monday–Friday, with options 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. or 12:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. Applicants must meet educational and background-check requirements.

Qualifications

• Must be 18+ with high school diploma and 12 ECE credits.
• Experience with children in the same age group.
• STARS training completed or in progress.
• Cleared background check in MERIT.
• Knowledge of culturally relevant educational practices.
• Pre-employment TB test and MMR vaccination offered.

Responsibilities

• Implement developmentally appropriate activities with the curriculum.
• Supervise a group of children to ensure safety and engagement.
• Complete observations with Lead Teacher for assessments.
• Maintain positive family communication and attend conferences.
• Keep classroom organized and ready for learning; attend meetings.

Skills

Childcare experience

Communication skills

Cultural awareness

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

12 ECE credits completed

STARS training

Background check (MERIT)

TB tests & MMR vaccination

Job description

Overview

OUR COMMITMENT TO EQUITY
The Y actively promotes a culture free from bias and injustice. We are dedicated to removing institutional and systemic barriers that result in oppression and racism. We will be accountable to marginalized communities for creating equitable and sustainable environments where social justice is woven into every facet of our programs, and by caring for our communities in a culturally versatile and respectful manner.

Job Summary

We are seeking Early Education professionals who are passionate and dedicated to providing children and their families with an excellent educational experience. This opportunity is fantastic for somebody who is eager to grow in an environment that values your contributions and communication skills. You will work in a supportive and caring environment with a responsive leadership team and phenomenal resources and materials.

The Early Education Teacher works alongside the Lead Teacher in implementing engaging activities for groups of children and supervising children while following program and state requirements.

We are looking to hire part-time staff at our Auburn location. The ideal schedules are Monday - Friday 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. and 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

To learn more about building brighter futures through Early Education, visit https://www.seattleymca.org/programs/child-care-and-school-enrichment/early-education.

What you'll get from working at The Y:

• Individual membership to the YMCA of Greater Seattle
• Free access to mental health resources
• Rapidly accruing paid time off (PTO) available immediately upon hire
• Discounts on qualifying YMCA of Greater Seattle childcare, day camp, overnight camp and outdoor leadership programs. 25% for part-time staff, 50% for full-time staff

Hiring Range: $22.00 - $25.00 / hourly DOE

Responsibilities

What you'll be doing as Early Education Teacher:

• Implement culturally relevant and developmentally appropriate activities with the curriculum in accordance with the Youth Development goals of the YMCA.
• Coordinate activities which fit children's individual developmental needs. Activities are designed to enhance the whole child's development to include social, intellectual, and physical growth.
• Supervise a group of children to ensure their health and safety and to provide for a positive experience for each child.
• Complete individual child observations alongside Lead Teacher for child assessments.
• Professionally communicate with and maintain positive relationships with families. May participate in conferences.
• Keep family communication sheets up to date, including daily record of activities, meals, and family information notes.
• Follow YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention, and emergency procedures.
• Provide assistance to Lead Teacher and may fill in during temporary absences.
• Maintain ordered arrangement, appearance, decor, cleanliness, and learning environment of classroom.
• Attend staff meetings and trainings as required.

Work Environment: This job operates in a licensed childcare center.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Code of Conduct for Applicants

All employees and volunteers are responsible for adhering to abuse prevention policies, maintaining appropriate boundaries, completing required training, reporting suspicious or inappropriate behavior, and complying with mandated reporting requirements.

Responsible for ensuring staff are properly screened, trained, supervised and held accountable to the organization’s abuse risk management standards.

Qualifications

You are 18 years of age or older and have:

• High school diploma or equivalent AND 12 Early Childhood Education credits completed or expected to complete within five years of the hire date.
• 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 registry, MERIT.**
• Knowledge of culturally relevant and developmentally appropriate practices.
• We require pre-employment TB tests and MMR vaccination. To make this process convenient for our new hires, we offer Concentra options at no cost to you.

*At hire, or earliest possible training (but no later than 60 days after employment).

**At hire, or during onboarding for position.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Knowledge of and previous experience with diverse populations (i.e., language, culture, race, physical ability, sexual orientation, etc.). Ability to speak any language in addition to English may be helpful.

You'll be a great fit for the Seattle Y if you:

• Thrive on working in a collaborative environment
• Are very adaptable
• Have high ownership and strong work ethic
• Are a great problem solver who can think on your feet
• Truly enjoy being of service to people
• Like being part of a team that cares about one another as people and enjoy working together
• Want to know that the work you do contributes to building a better, stronger community for all

MISSION STATEMENT

Building a community where all people, especially the young, are encouraged to develop their fullest potential in spirit, mind, and body.

OUR VALUES

• Respect
• Responsibility
• Honesty
• Caring
• Passion for Excellence

YGS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse and equitable work environment. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by local, state, or federal law.

All job offers are contingent on the results of a background check. We participate in the Federal E-Verify system.