HIGHER STARTING SALARIES AMAZING BENEFITS PAID TRAINING & TUITION REIMBURSEMENT! NOW OFFERING A $1500 SIGN-ON BONUS for Certified Teachers! Starting at $20/hour with a competitive pay scale based on experience Consistent MondayFriday schedule no nights or weekends!Are you ready to build a rewarding career where you can make a difference every day Our Early Learning Centers in Haverhill and Amesbury are now hiring certified teachers! Join our passionate team and help create nurturing engaging classrooms where young children can learn and thrive. Why Choose the YAs one of the leading employers of Early Education professionals on the North Shore we offer so much more than competitive pay: $1500 sign-on bonus for certified lead teachers Free YMCA membership deep employee discounts on Y programs Health & dental insurance (for full-time staff) 2 weeks of paid vacation plus generous sick & personal time Retirement fund with a 12% employer contribution no match required Employer-paid life insurance Paid professional development and tuition support for your EEC certification Growth opportunities across our 7 YMCA locations What Youll Do:* Design and lead engaging age-appropriate classroom activities* Foster social-emotional development and peer interaction* Encourage creative play-based learning in our well-equipped spaces* Use Kaymbu our innovative software to plan curriculum and communicate with families* Prioritize child safety and maintain state standards of quality careThis is more than just a job its a place where your passion meets purpose. At the Y youll be part of a mission-driven team committed to empowering kids and supporting families. Every day youll go home knowing youve made a meaningful to love what you do Apply today and take the first step toward a brighter future for you and for the children youll inspire. What You Bring to the Team:To thrive in this role you are compassionate knowledgeable about child growth and development and skilled at building authentic connections with children and families. You find joy in celebrating everyday milestones and understand the value of consistency accountability and being part of a collaborative team-focused culture. Position Requirements:* Must be 18 years or older with a high school diploma or equivalent* Full-time schedule: MondayFriday 8:00 AM5:00 PM* Must hold an active EEC Teacher certification Sign-On Bonus Details:If youre EEC certified youll receive:* $750 after 60 days of employment* Another $750 after 6 months of employmentThe YMCA is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race color religious creed protected genetic information national origin ancestry sex sexual orientation gender identity age disability or veterans status.