Early Childhood Educator

Job overview

The Early Childhood Educator role is onsite at the Greater Burlington YMCA’s Burlington and Winooski, VT locations. The posting lists annual pay of $46,675–$60,311 and hourly pay of $22.44–$30.29, depending on experience and qualifications. The YMCA’s mission includes youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Educators create a welcoming, developmentally appropriate learning environment through play-based curriculum and classroom activities. They support children’s cognitive, physical, social, and emotional development while building relationships with families and maintaining safe, organized classrooms.

What you'll do

• Develop and implement curriculum
• plan and lead classroom activities and routines
• communicate with families about children’s development
• supervise and engage children in classroom, outdoor, and special activities
• maintain records and contribute to assessments
• support licensing requirements
• keep classrooms safe and organized
• and participate in team meetings, professional development, and family events.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

early childhood educator

early childhood education

child development

play-based learning

burlington vt

winooski vt

greater burlington ymca

full-time

$22.44–$30.29/hr

paid time off

professional development

ymca membership

new-hire incentive

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Potential $1,500 new-hire incentive
• professional development and certification support
• 7+ weeks of paid time off
• free YMCA membership and program discounts
• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• public service loan forgiveness eligibility
• and employer retirement contributions.

Why this role

Hiring at two locations: Burlington and Winooski. The posting describes a potential $1,500 new-hire incentive and support for early childhood education certifications.

About the employer

Greater Burlington YMCA is hiring for this role. Industry: Child Care Services. Sector: 62.