YMCA Of Greater Seattle Jobs Hiring Now

To learn more about building brighter futures through Early Education, visit https://www.seattleymca.org/programs/child-care-and-school-enrichment/early-education.

• 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

• 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. Activities are designed to enhance 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.

• 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.
  
• 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.
• At hire, or earliest possible training (but no later than 60 days after employment).

**At hire, or during onboarding for position.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• 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.

• 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

• Respect
• Responsibility
• Honesty
• Caring
• Passion for Excellence