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;

Your other benefits will be (waiting period applies):

• 8 paid federal holidays a year (full-time benefited employees to be eligible)
• 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)
• 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.