Toddler Teacher (Full Time)

Imagine walking into work each day knowing you are helping young children build confidence, curiosity, and a lifelong love of learning. At The Learning Circle YMCA, it's more than just a job. It's an opportunity to make a lasting impact during some of the most important years of a child's development.

The Learning Circle YMCA, a branch of the Summit Area YMCA, is seeking a caring, energetic, and dedicated Toddler Teacher to join our team. Teachers play a vital role in creating a safe, nurturing, and engaging classroom environment where toddlers can learn, explore, and thrive. 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 May Be the Right Fit If You:

• Love working with toddlers and helping them learn through play, exploration, and daily routines
• Are patient, flexible, and understand that every child develops at their own pace
• Enjoy planning creative and engaging activities
• Build strong relationships with children, families, and coworkers
• Have strong communication, organization, and classroom management 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.

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.