ECEAP Early Education Teacher

Seattle YMCA; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Membership to YMCA of Greater Seattle

Mental health resources

PTO from hire

Discounts on YMCA programs

Job summary

Seattle YMCA in Bellevue is hiring a full-time Early Education Teacher for the ECEAP classroom. You will implement engaging activities, supervise children, and collaborate with the Lead Teacher to meet state requirements.

The role offers a supportive leadership team, competitive hourly pay of $22–$25, and benefits such as YMCA membership, mental health resources, PTO from day one, and program discounts.

Qualifications

• CDA (Child Development Associate) required.
• Experience working with children in the target age group.
• Clear portable background check in MERIT statewide registry.
• Pre-employment TB tests and MMR vaccination required.
• Knowledge of culturally relevant and developmentally appropriate practices.

Responsibilities

• Implement developmentally appropriate activities aligned with YMCA curriculum.
• Coordinate activities meeting each child’s developmental needs.
• Supervise a group of children ensuring health and safety.
• Complete observations with Lead Teacher for assessments.

Skills

CDA

Child development

Background check MERIT

TB/MMR vaccination

Culturally relevant practices

Education

STARS-required training

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 a Teacher for our Early Childhood Education Assistance Program (ECEAP) classroom, 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 ECEAP 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 full-time staff at our Bellevue location. The ideal shift will be Monday - Friday and times will vary between 6:45am - 6:15 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/hr 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:

• CDA (Child Development Associate).
• 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.