Impactful Lead Teacher — Early Learning Center

YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties; Tacoma (WA); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision

YMCA paid Life and Long-term Disabled

403(b) retirement plan

Paid vacation and holidays

Sick leave and EAP

Training opportunities

Employee discounts

Job summary

The YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is seeking an Early Learning Lead Teacher to join our team at the Tacoma, WA location. You will support the YMCA Early Learning Center (ELC) program year-round, focusing on safety, health, social growth, and academic enhancement so children have fun, grow and thrive in our care.

You will plan, organize, and implement services of the childcare program, maintain positive communication with parents and staff, and help provide balanced recreation, education and

Qualifications

• Two years or more years of related experience in an Early Learning setting.
• At least 18 years old.
• Have a High School Diploma or GED.
• Have at minimum an Early Childhood Education Short Certificate.
• Have or are willing to obtain an Early Childhood Education State Certificate.
• Positive attitude and experience with diverse populations.
• Desire to have fun, engage with children, and inspire creativity.
• Knowledge to lead a large group using behavior management skills.
• Possess or willing to obtain CPR, First Aid, TB Test, Food Handler’s Card, Child Care Basic STARS, MMR vaccine, Merit account.
• Able to pass Background Checks and state background checks.

Responsibilities

• You will support the YMCA Early Learning Center (ELC) program year-round.
• You will serve our community with program options to explore and develop interests and talents with focus on safety, health, social growth, and academic enhancement.
• You will help provide balanced recreation, education, and character development through enriched activities.
• You will be responsible for planning, organizing, and implementing services of the childcare program at the YMCA Early Learning Center.
• You will maintain positive communication with parents, children, schools, and other staff; practice risk management, and develop positive community relations.

Skills

Early Learning

Communication

Diversity awareness

Child engagement

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Early Childhood Education Short Certificate

Early Childhood Education State Certificate

Job description

The YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is seeking an Early Learning Lead Teacher to join our team at the Tacoma, WA location. You will support the YMCA Early Learning Center (ELC) program year-round, focusing on safety, health, social growth, and academic enhancement so children have fun, grow and thrive in our care.

You will plan, organize, and implement services of the childcare program, maintain positive communication with parents and staff, and help provide balanced recreation, education and