Part-Time Early Education Teacher: Equity & Growth

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

Benefits offered by this job

YMCA membership

Mental health resources

Paid time off (PTO)

Discounts on childcare and camps

Job summary

Seattle YMCA is seeking an Early Education Teacher to join our West Seattle location. You will support the Lead Teacher in delivering engaging activities, supervising children, and ensuring alignment with state requirements.

This part-time role offers a collaborative environment and access to valued YMCA resources. You will thrive if you are passionate about early education, work well in a team, and value family communication.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Pre-employment TB tests and MMR vaccination offered at no cost.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• Keep family communication sheets up to date, including daily record of activities, meals, and family information notes.
• Follow YMCA policies and procedures, including medical and disciplinary procedures, etc.
• 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.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Skills

Childcare experience

Culturally relevant practices

Pre-employment TB tests

MMR vaccination

Education

High school diploma or equivalent + 12 ECE credits

STARS training

Job description

Seattle YMCA is seeking an Early Education Teacher to join our West Seattle location. You will support the Lead Teacher in delivering engaging activities, supervising children, and ensuring alignment with state requirements.

This part-time role offers a collaborative environment and access to valued YMCA resources. You will thrive if you are passionate about early education, work well in a team, and value family communication.