• Job Description

  Req#: 373585

  Job Details

  Job Location: Whatcom Family YMCA - Bellingham, WA

  Position Type: Part Time

  Salary Range: $19.22 - $19.22 Hourly

  Description

  Looking to make a difference while gaining experience in education or child development?

  Whatcom Family YMCA's Barkley Center is hiring part-time Early Learning Teachers — a great opportunity for people who are interested in education, psychology, social work, or a related field.

  Whether you're looking for meaningful work experience, extra income, or a fun way to spend a few hours each week, we'd love to meet you!

  Why Join Us?

  • Flexible scheduling to fit around classes or other obligations

  • Valuable hands-on experience with young children

  • Supportive, professional team

  • Great resume-builder if you're pursuing a career in teaching or child development

  What You’ll Do:

  • Assist in planning and leading engaging, age-appropriate activities

  • Help create a positive and safe classroom environment

  • Support the social, emotional, and physical development of children

  • Communicate with a team of teachers and caregivers

  • Supervise play, learning activities, and daily routines

  You’re a Great Fit If You:

  • Are currently enrolled in college (Early Childhood Education, Psychology, or related field preferred)

  • Love working with young children (infants through preschool age)

  • Are dependable, caring, and energetic

  • Can commit to a consistent schedule during the week (e.g., mornings or afternoons)

  Schedule & Pay:

  • Flexible part-time hours (e.g., 2–4 shifts per week, 3–5 hours per shift)

  • Morning or afternoon shifts available

  • Pay starts at $19.22 an hour depending on experience and education

  • Opportunities for advancement and professional development

  OUR COMMITMENT TO EQUITY:

  Everything we do at the YMCA is based on the ideal that everyone should have the opportunity to reach their full potential, regardless of their race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation or identity, diverse abilities, age, religion, socioeconomic status or any other statuses or identities. Our work is focused on eliminating barriers to access, eliminating disparities in health, providing educational support, supporting working families, and growing our next generation of change makers for our country.

  YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader):

  Advancing Our Mission & Cause: Engaging Community

  Building Relationships: Collaboration, Communication & Influence, Inclusion

  Leading Operations: Critical Thinking & Decision Making

  Developing & Inspiring People: Developing Self & Others, Emotional Maturity

  Qualifications

  
  

  QUALIFICATIONS:

  1. Must be 18 years of age or older and a high school graduate (or equivalent).
  2. Previous experience working with children in a developmental setting preferred.
  3. Ability to plan, organize and implement age-appropriate/developmentally appropriate program activities.
  4. Previous experience with diverse populations. Ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds.
  5. Current CPR (Adult, Infant & Child) and First Aid, AED certifications.
  6. Complete Praesidium Child Abuse prevention training within 15 days of hire.
  7. STARS 30 Hour Childcare Basic Training (Must be completed within 3 months of hire date; this is an unpaid training with reimbursement available from WA State)
  8. Must have or be in the process of obtaining the following:

  ___ Negative TB Test

  ___ HIV/Bloodborne Pathogen training

  ___ Safe Sleep

  ___ MERIT ID account

  ___ Food Handlers Card

  ___ Cleared Portable Background Check from MERIT

  ___ MMR Immunization Record

  1. Willingness to obtain the ECE initial certificate or equivalent (approximately 12 credits).

  WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • The employee needs sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions and to safely supervise program activities.
  • The employee frequently is required to sit and reach, and must be able to move around the work environment.
  • The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust.
  • The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

• About the company

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