The YMCA focuses on empowering people in all forms, by improving health and well-being and inspiring action in and across our neighborhoods.
This position supports the work of the Y, a leading non-profit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.
As the Early Learning Lead Teacher, you will support the YMCA Early Learning Center (ELC) program year-round to serve our community and youth with a variety of activity options to explore, develop interests, and talents with a focus on safety, health, social growth, and academic enhancement so that children have fun, grow and thrive in our care. If hired for this position, you will be responsible for planning, organizing, and implementing services of the Child Care program within the Early Learning Center.
Wage: $22.36 to $25.32 per hour, (Compensation is determined based on relevant experience, skills, and qualifications, with most new hires starting between the minimum and midpoint of the posted wage range)
Hours: Full-Time, 40 hours per week
Location: YMCA Puyallup Early Learning Center, Puyallup, WA
Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision benefit plan options
- YMCA paid Life and Long-term Disability Insurance
- Opportunity to participate in the YMCA 403(b) retirement saving plan. After 2 years of Full-Time employment, the YMCA will contribute 8% of your monthly earnings
- Accrual of 15 days of paid vacation (vacation accruals increase with years of service)
- 8 paid Holidays/Floating Holidays per year
- Paid Sick Leave accrued at 1.23 hours for every 40 hours worked per year
- Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), Digital mental health counseling platform, Wellness program, and LifeMart employee discount center
- Professional training, education and certification opportunities
- 20% discount on YMCA programs, Child Care services, and merchandise
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility for Full-Time employees
