CHILD CARE TEACHER

50% discount on tuition for Y Childcare services for staff working in Childcare

Make an impact: As a teacher for the Skagit YMCA you will be creating meaningful learning experiences for our children that focuses on building self-esteem through education, achievement and belonging. Our work enables fast learning and fosters an environment where you can stretch yourself and make an impact.

Learn, Grow and Serve: Were committed to growing the capabilities of our people. We are devoted to a community where employees feel a sense of belonging, and are valued for their contributions and the perspectives they bring. We are on a mission to create positive community change through relationships by empowering the mind, body and spirit of ALL! Above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger.

This position is for you, if you can:

• Develop a positive environment for children, parents, and staff.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the developmental needs of children and families.
• Be a positive role model and demonstrate good judgment, and abide by program rules.
• Supervise and assure proper safety for a group of children.
• Communicates with and maintains positive relationships with families.

Qualifications:

•    Minimum 18 years old and have a high school diploma or equivalent. 
•    Child development knowledge and experience preferred. 
•    Demonstrated ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community 
•    Highly developed organization and prioritization skills and dedication to completing tasks in a timely manner. 

Childcare Education, Background Checks, and other trainings are required and supported by the YMCA after you are hired!
 

Benefits From Day 1: 

• Free YMCA household membership
• 403(b) Saving Account enrollment;
• 8 paid federal holidays a year (full-time benefited employees to be eligible)
• Additional bilingual, premium pay of $0.50 for those who are fluent bilingual Spanish, Triqui, Mixtec, Russian and Ukrainian speakers. Ability to write or translate written materials is not required to receive this premium.

Your other benefits will be (waiting period applies):

• Paid Sick & Vacation Day (accrual begins from day-1, eligible to use after 90-days)
• 2 paid personal days & 1 paid birthday per year
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance (full-time benefited employees to be eligible)
• 403 (b) Retirement Employer Match (after 2 years with 1,000 hours)
• Life insurance, and more! (full-time benefited employees to be eligible)