Job Description

Imagine going to work each day knowing that what you do helps shape the future of young children and their families. At The Learning Circle YMCA, it's more than just a job. It's an opportunity to make a lasting impact while helping children learn, grow, and thrive.

The Learning Circle YMCA, a branch of the Summit Area YMCA, is seeking a caring, energetic, and dedicated Preschool Teacher to join our team. Teachers play a vital role in creating a safe, nurturing, and engaging classroom environment where children can learn, explore, and build confidence. Working alongside a supportive team of educators, you will help foster each child's social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development while building strong relationships with children and families.

You Might Be the Right Fit if you:

• Love working with young children and helping them learn through play and exploration
• Have experience working in a preschool, childcare, or early childhood classroom setting
• Are patient, positive, and encouraging
• Enjoy planning creative and engaging activities
• Build strong relationships with children, families, and coworkers
• Have strong communication, organization, and leadership skills
• Thrive in a collaborative, team-oriented environment
• Are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming experience for all children and families

Why You'll Love Working at the Y:

We know that caring for children is important work, and we believe our employees deserve meaningful support and benefits.

Our full-time benefits package includes:

• Subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employer-paid life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, wellness, and holidays
• 50% discount on YMCA childcare programs, including Infant Care, Toddler Care, Preschool, Full-Day Kindergarten, Before & After School Care, and Summer Camp
• Free YMCA Family Membership
• One free YMCA class per family member each program session
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
• 12% employer retirement plan contribution upon eligibility
• Employee discounts on YMCA programs and services

Salary & Schedule:

This is a full-time position, working 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday. Teachers work 8-hour shifts scheduled between 7:30 AM and 6:00 PM.

Compensation range for this role is $18.00 - $20.00 per hour, based on education and experience.

At the Summit Area YMCA, we are committed to equal opportunity employment regardless of gender, age, disability, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or religious affiliation. Our main purpose is to strengthen community. Every day, we work side-by-side with our neighbors to make sure that everyone can reach their full potential and we strive to live our cause with purpose every day. No matter who you are or where you’re from, we believe that we’re stronger when we come together.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required. A Child Development Associate (CDA) credential is preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least 1 year experience working with children in a classroom group setting.
• Have strong leadership, communication, planning and organization skills
• Willingness to grow professionally through learning, participating in trainings and accepting direction.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
• Availability to work year round supporting the school and summer season
• Are 18 years of age or older

About the Summit Area YMCA:

We were founded as the Young Men's Christian Association in 1886, but today, we are The Y. Part of a world-class organization, we are one of the area’s leading nonprofits, that values, and is made stronger by, its diverse people. The Summit Area YMCA is committed to strengthening community by connecting all people to their potential, purpose, and each other. Working locally, we focus on empowering young people, improving health and well-being, and inspiring action in and across communities. By bringing together people from different backgrounds, perspectives, and generations, we ensure that we all have access to the opportunities, relationships, and resources necessary to learn, grow and thrive.