Lead Early Education Teacher — Equity-Driven, Full-Time

YMCA of Greater Seattle; Auburn (WA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Membership to YMCA of Greater Seattle

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life

Retirement contributions

Mental health resources

PTO accrual on hire

Childcare program discounts

Job summary

The YMCA of Greater Seattle is hiring full-time Early Education staff for the Auburn location, working Monday through Friday 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. You will develop and implement age-appropriate activities, supervise children, and support staff to create a nurturing learning environment.

Join a team that values equity, strong communication, and collaboration. Benefits include health coverage, retirement contributions, and paid time off; the role requires STARS training and background checks,

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.

Responsibilities

• Plans and implements culturally relevant and developmentally appropriate activities within the curriculum in accordance with the Youth Development goals of the YMCA.
• Directs program to fit the needs of all children enrolled to include their interests, behavior accommodations, and individual style of learning.
• Supervises a group of children to ensure their health and safety and to provide for a positive experience for each child.
• Participate in a coaching and feedback process with Early Achievers and YMCA program quality groups.
• Provides guidance to staff/volunteers overseeing the activities and observations of groups of children.
• Professionally communicates and maintains daily reports, confidential and evaluative information with parents/guardians, including newsletters, individual parent communication, and parent/teacher conferences.
• Follows YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention, and emergency procedures.
• May fill in for the Program Supervisor during short-term absences.
• Maintains a developmentally appropriate classroom, including appearance, décor, and cleanliness of site.
• Attends staff meetings and trainings as required.

Skills

Experience with children

Culturally relevant practices

Multilingual helpful

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

12 Early Childhood Education credits

Tools

STARS training

Job description

The YMCA of Greater Seattle is hiring full-time Early Education staff for the Auburn location, working Monday through Friday 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. You will develop and implement age-appropriate activities, supervise children, and support staff to create a nurturing learning environment.

Join a team that values equity, strong communication, and collaboration. Benefits include health coverage, retirement contributions, and paid time off; the role requires STARS training and background checks,