Imagine going to work knowing that what you do each day positively affects the lives of the people in your community. At The Granite YMCA we are driven by our core values of Caring, Respect, Honesty and Responsibility. We create a work environment that promotes Youth Development, Healthy Living, Social Responsibility and Family Strengthening. Bring your passion to our mission!

The Granite YMCA of Strafford County's Early Learning Center is seeking kind, creative and responsible Associate Teachers to join our team! We are growing and thriving and seeking a couple more wonderful early childhood educators to round out our incredible team. This is a full-time position, and our center serves children as young as 6 weeks through pre-k. Classroom placement decisions are based on experience, need and right fit. This could be a great opportunity for you if:

-You take great pride in the physical appearance and emotional culture of your classroom
-Your aim is to treat the adults and children in your life with kindness and respect at all times
-You are a multi-tasker who can prioritize tasks
-You love hanging out with awesome kiddos!

Any potential candidate for this job must meet the Associate Teacher qualifications as listed below:

Have the ability to pass a background check and fingerprinting for state licensing, have a high school diploma or general equivalency diploma, and meet one of the following options:

-A minimum of 9 credits in child development, early childhood, or elementary education, or other field of study focused on children, including at least one 3 credit course in child growth and development, from a regionally accredited college;

-A minimum of 1500 hours of supervised child care experience in a licensed child care program or public or private elementary school, with written recommendation from the center director or school administrator, documentation of at least 3 credits in child development, early childhood or elementary education, or other field of study focused on children awarded by a regionally accredited college or university, and the following:

a. A written plan for completion of at least 6 additional credits in child development, early childhood or elementary education, or other field of study focused on children from a regionally accredited college or university; and

b. Within 12 months of the date the individual begins working as an associate teacher, documentation of qualification as specified in (1) above available for review by the department;

-A minimum of 1000 hours of supervised child care experience in a licensed child care program and documentation of successful completion of a 2 year vocational child care course;

-Current certification as para II educator by the department of education

All of our Full-Time employees receive a very comprehensive benefits package to include:

• Generous paid vacation time (4 weeks paid time off & 6 Holidays that accrues with tenure)
• Medical and dental insurance
• Free 2 Adult Family YMCA Membership
• 50% discount on Preschool Childcare, School Age Childcare, Summer Day Camp, and Resident Camp services
• Discounts on Programs for yourself & family members including swim lessons, sports, personal training, and many more
• 25% discounts on Birthday Parties, Pool, and Gym Rentals
• After qualifying, 8% employer contribution to retirement fund
• And much more!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person