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Early Childhood Teacher (FULL TIME)

Summit Area YMCA
Summit, NJ Full Time
POSTED ON 3/29/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/26/2026
Full-time Description

Imagine going to work each day knowing that what you do helps shape the future of your community’s youngest learners. At the YMCA, it’s more than just a job. It’s a chance to make a real and lasting difference.

The Learning Circle YMCA, a branch of the Summit Area YMCA (SAY), is seeking dedicated and enthusiastic Early Childhood Teachers to join our team. We currently have openings in multiple departments our Early Childhood Center.

Early Childhood Teachers ensure the daily physical, social, emotional, and developmental needs of children are met while they are in our care. Teachers supervise children as they learn and play, provide comfort and reassurance, plan age-appropriate activities, maintain a clean and safe environment, and build strong relationships with families. This role requires a commitment to the YMCA philosophy and to creating a nurturing, inclusive environment for children and families.

You Might Be The Right Candidate If You

  • Love working with young children and have prior classroom experience
  • Embody patience and bring a calm, positive presence to your classroom
  • Have strong leadership, planning, and organization skills
  • Are creative, playful, and encouraging of others
  • Communicate effectively and can make anyone feel welcome
  • Are a people person who connects well with families and colleagues from diverse backgrounds

Salary & Benefits: This is a full-time role (40 hours/week), working Monday to Friday. Shifts are 8 hours per day, scheduled between 7:30 AM and 6:00 PM. The pay range for this role is $18.00 - $22.00/ hour and is based on experience. The SAY offers generous employee benefits that include competitive salary, subsidized medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance, paid time off for vacation, wellness or holidays, a free YMCA family membership, discounts on Y programs and services including child care, continued professional training and development courses, and an 12% contribution to your retirement plan upon eligibility.

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

  • A minimum of a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential is preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • At least 1 year of experience in a classroom group setting
  • Strong leadership, communication, planning, and organizational skills
  • Willingness to grow professionally through ongoing learning and trainings
  • Good written and oral communication skills
  • Ability to relate effectively to people from diverse social and economic backgrounds
  • Availability to work year-round, supporting both the school year and summer season
  • Must be 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.

Salary Description $18.00 - $22.00 / hour

Salary : $18 - $22

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