Location
Woodinville, Washington
The Early Education Teacher implements developmentally appropriate activities and supervises children to ensure their health and safety. They collaborate with the Lead Teacher to conduct child assessments and maintain professional relationships with families.
Candidates must be at least 18 years old with a high school diploma and 12 Early Childhood Education credits. Required qualifications include a cleared Portable Background Check, STARS training, and mandatory vaccinations.
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. Work Environment This job operates in a licensed childcare center. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Code of Conduct for Applicants All employees and volunteers are responsible for adhering to abuse prevention policies, maintaining appropriate boundaries, completing required training, reporting suspicious or inappropriate behavior, and complying with mandated reporting requirements. Responsible for ensuring staff are properly screened, trained, supervised and held accountable to the organization’s abuse risk management standards.
Market context
Washington early education roles often draw steady demand because programs need teachers who can meet licensing and safety requirements while supporting young children’s development. This role is competitive for candidates with a high school diploma, 12 Early Childhood Education credits, prior child experience, and readiness to complete background, health, and STARS training requirements. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your credits and documentation before applying.