Early Education Teacher

YMCA of Greater Seattle; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 30,307 - 34,440; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Individual membership to YMCA of Great

Mental health resources access

Paid time off from hire

Discounts on YMCA childcare programs (

Job summary

YMCA of Greater Seattle is hiring a part-time Early Education assistant at our West Seattle location. You will work alongside the Lead Teacher to implement developmentally appropriate activities and support children's growth in a supportive environment.

Applicants should be 18+, have experience with young children, and complete required trainings (STARS, TB/MMR) before or soon after hire. The role offers a wage range of $22–$25 per hour DOE and access to YMCA benefits.

Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older.
• Experience working with children in a similar age group.
• Completion of minimum STARS training.
• High school diploma or equivalent with 12 ECE credits within five years of hire.
• Knowledge of culturally relevant and developmentally appropriate practices.
• Familiarity with diverse populations; second language helpful.
• Cleared MERIT background check.
• Pre-employment TB tests and MMR vaccination; Concentra options provided.
• Training to be completed by 60 days after hire.

Responsibilities

• Implements developmentally appropriate activities aligned with YMCA goals.
• Coordinates activities to support social, intellectual, and physical growth.
• Supervises groups to ensure safety and positive experiences.
• Completes observations with lead teacher for assessments.
• Maintains communication with families; may participate in conferences.
• Keeps family communication sheets updated.
• Follows YMCA policies, including safety and reporting procedures.
• Assists Lead teacher and covers during absences.
• Maintains classroom order and learning environment.
• Attends staff meetings and trainings.

Skills

Child development knowledge

Cultural competence

Communication with families

Adaptability

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent + 12 ECE credits

STARS training

Job description

Our Commitment to Equity

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.

This position works alongside the Lead Teacher in implementing engaging activities for groups of children, supervising children while following program and state requirements.

Position Type & Location

We are looking to hire part-time staff at our West Seattle location. Shifts will be within our operating hours of Monday-Friday, 6:30am-6:00pm.

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- Maximum $25.00/hr DOE

Responsibilities

• Implements culturally relevant and developmentally appropriate activities with the curriculum in accordance with the Youth Development goals of the YMCA.
• Coordinates activities which fit the children's individual developmental needs. Activities are designed to enhance the whole child’s development to include social, intellectual, and physical growth.
• Supervises a group of children to ensure their health and safety, and to provide for a positive experience for each child.
• Completes individual child observations alongside lead teacher for child assessments.
• Professionally communicates with and maintains positive relationships with families. May participate in conferences.
• Keep family communicate sheets up to date, this includes daily record of activities, meals and family information notes.
• Follows YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention and emergency procedures.
• Provides assistance to Lead teacher and may fill-in during temporary absences.
• Maintains ordered arrangement, appearance, decor, cleanliness, and learning environment of classroom.
• Attends staff meetings and trainings as required.

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

• 18 years of age or older.
• Experience in working with children the same age as those to be supervised.
• Completion of minimum STARS required training*
• High school diploma or equivalent AND 12 Early Childhood Education credits completed or expected to complete within five years of the hire date.
• Knowledge of culturally relevant and developmentally appropriate practices.
• Prefer knowledge of and previous experience with, diverse populations (language, culture, race, physical ability, sexual orientation, etc.). Ability to speak any language in addition to English may be helpful.
• Cleared Portable Background Check in the statewide registry MERIT.**
• 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.

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

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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.