Full-Time
Lead Early Education Teacher
Early Childhood Education Assistance Program
YMCA of Greater Seattle
Youth, wellness, and community programs
Compensation Overview
$24 - $28.50/hr
Redmond, WA, USA + 1 more
More locations: Bellevue, WA, USA
In Person
Monday–Friday shifts vary between 6:45 a.m. and 6:15 p.m.
Bachelor's, Associate's
 Education (1) |
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- Applicants must be at least 18 years old.
- Experience working with children the same age as those supervised is required.
- Completion of minimum STARS-required training is required at hire or as soon as possible, no later than 60 days after employment.
- An associate or higher degree in any field plus 30 credits in Early Childhood Education is required, or a current Washington State Teaching Certificate with an endorsement in Early Childhood Education (PreK–Grade 3) or Early Childhood Special Education.
- Knowledge of culturally relevant and developmentally appropriate practices is required.
- A cleared Portable Background Check in the statewide MERIT registry is required at hire or during onboarding.
- Pre-employment tuberculosis testing and measles, mumps, and rubella vaccination are required.
- Employees must complete required training, report suspicious or inappropriate behavior, and comply with mandated reporting requirements.
- Employees must be screened and comply with the organization’s abuse risk management standards.
- Plan and implement culturally relevant and developmentally appropriate curriculum activities in accordance with YMCA Youth Development goals.
- Ensure the quality and completion of classroom lesson, behavior, and event plans.
- Direct programming to meet the interests, behavioral accommodations, and individual learning styles of all enrolled children.
- Supervise a group of children to ensure their health and safety and provide a positive experience.
- Participate in coaching and feedback processes with Early Achievers and YMCA program quality groups.
- Provide guidance to staff and volunteers overseeing activities and groups of children.
- Communicate professionally with parents and guardians and maintain daily reports, confidential information, evaluative information, newsletters, individual parent communications, and parent-teacher conferences.
- Follow YMCA policies and procedures concerning medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention, and emergency procedures.
- Fill in for the Program Supervisor during short-term absences when needed.
- Maintain a developmentally appropriate classroom, including its appearance, décor, and cleanliness.
- Attend required staff meetings and trainings.
- Adhere to abuse prevention policies and maintain appropriate professional boundaries.
- Knowledge of and previous experience with diverse populations, including differences in language, culture, race, physical ability, and sexual orientation.
- Ability to speak a language in addition to English.
YMCA of Greater Seattle is a nonprofit community organization serving the Greater Seattle region. It provides youth development, child care, camps, aquatics, fitness, sports, outdoor education, social services, and community programs. Children, families, adults, older residents, and communities participate through branches, program sites, schools, and camps. Membership and program operations are supported by instructors, counselors, coaches, lifeguards, case workers, fundraising, facilities, and administration. The organization combines recreation and wellness services with programs focused on belonging, opportunity, and community support.
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