Interested in a new opportunity that allows you to explore your passion working with children while engaging in professional teaching practices? Now more than ever, dedicated and nurturing individuals are needed to support Early Education and Childcare around the North Shore. Consider the YMCA, where youth development and healthy living are our priority! With new and expanded Teaching qualifications through the Department of Early Education & Care (EEC), there is ample opportunity to invest in your future by engaging in what you love to do!

As part of our Early Learning Team, you will help create a warm, caring, and nurturing environment for infants, toddlers, and their families, while implementing age-appropriate curriculum. On a regular day you will develop and lead classroom activities, engage children in play-based learning throughout the centers creative learning spaces, and assist each child to mature cognitively and develop social skills as they interact with one another. We have invested in providing teachers with access to resources like Kaymbu, a leading software designed for curriculum, developmental assessments and efficient communication with families. At the Y, children participate in regular enrichment programming including swimming, sports, and gymnastics! We provide quality and essential care inside and outside of the classroom while meeting state standards and maintaining the health and safety of the participants in our program.

Why work for the Y? As leading employer of Early Education professionals on the North Shore the Y offers more than competitive pay and benefits! We also provide...

• Paid training and development

• Advancement and growth opportunities within our seven YMCA locations.

• Free YMCA membership and employee discounts on programs.

• Health and dental insurance for full time employees.

• 2 weeks paid vacation in addition to generous paid sick and personal time for full time staff.

• Retirement fund with 8% company contribution (once vested/no match required).

• Employer funded life insurance.

As a member of our team you and your loved ones can benefit from a wide variety of health and wellness programs including free swim and group exercise classes, discounts on childcare and camp, and access to splash parks, teen centers, sports programs and more!

At the Y we've created something in which you can truly see the impact we make on the people we serve every day, because making a difference is our business. To learn more about our Early Learning Programs , watch the video linked here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=it9_wgsTjig

If you have experience working with children, you may already be qualified! Submit your application today, to speak with a member of our team!

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  To thrive in this position, you are compassionate, empathetic, and have a thorough understanding of child growth and development
• Must be 18 years or older with high school diploma or equivalent minimum education
• I/T Certification/Qualifications through EEC or willing to obtain
• We are hiring for Full time and Part time positions
• Schedule is Monday - Friday 9am to 6pm for Full time and Monday - Friday 12pm to 6pm for Part time

The YMCA is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religious creed, protected genetic information, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or veteran's status.