ECEAP Early Education Teacher

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.

About the role

We are seeking a Teacher for our Early Childhood Education Assistance Program (ECEAP) classroom, passionate and dedicated to providing children and their families with an excellent educational experience. This opportunity is ideal for someone eager to grow in an environment that values contributions and communication skills. You will work in a supportive and caring setting 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. Positions are full-time at our Bellevue and Redmond locations, with shifts varying between 6:45 a.m. – 6:15 p.m., Monday through Friday.

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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, enhancing 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.

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, we offer Concentra options at no cost to you. These must be completed at hire or earliest possible training (but no later than 60 days after employment).

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

Skills

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

Benefits

• 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)

Pay

Hiring range: $22.00–$25.00/hr, DOE.