Infant Assistant Teacher at Whatcom Family YMCA

Bellingham, Washington, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Mar, 26

Salary

20.39

Posted On

06 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Child Care, Communication, Teamwork, Creativity, Patience, Early Childhood Development, Relationship Building, Feeding, Diapering, Activity Planning, Diversity Awareness, CPR Certification, First Aid Certification, Child Abuse Prevention Training, Food Handling, Background Check

Industry

Education Administration Programs

Description

Job Details Job Location: Barkley YMCA Child Care - Bellingham, WA Position Type: Full Time Salary Range: $19.39 - $20.39 Hourly Description Join Our YMCA Family as an Assistant Infant Teacher! Do you have a heart for little ones and a passion for helping them grow? The YMCA’s Barkley Early Learning Center is looking for an enthusiastic Assistant Infant Teacher to join our warm, welcoming, and energetic early learning team! As an Assistant Infant Teacher, you’ll: Support nurturing, developmentally appropriate care for infants Help create engaging, sensory-rich activities Assist with feeding, diapering, and daily routines Build strong, positive relationships with families Work side-by-side with dedicated teachers who love what they do What You Bring: A genuine love for babies and early childhood development A team-first attitude and great communication skills Curiosity, creativity, and patience Willingness to learn and grow in the ECE field Why the YMCA? At the Y, you’re not just taking a job—you’re joining a mission-driven community focused on youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. You’ll enjoy: Supportive leadership & professional development Opportunities to earn or build on ECE credentials Competitive benefits and Y membership A positive, purpose-filled work environment If you’re ready to make magical everyday moments with our littlest learners, we’d love to meet you! Apply today and help us build brighter beginnings—one giggle at a time! OUR COMMITMENT TO EQUITY: Everything we do at the YMCA is based on the ideal that everyone should have the opportunity to reach their full potential, regardless of their race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation or identity, diverse abilities, age, religion, socioeconomic status or any other statuses or identities. Our work is focused on eliminating barriers to access, eliminating disparities in health, providing educational support, supporting working families, and growing our next generation of changemakers for our country. YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader): Advancing Our Mission & Cause: Engaging Community Building Relationships: Collaboration, Communication & Influence, Inclusion Leading Operations: Critical Thinking & Decision Making, Functional Expertise, Innovation Developing & Inspiring People: Developing Self & Others, Emotional Maturity Qualifications QUALIFICATIONS: Must be 18 years of age or older and a high school graduate (or equivalent). Previous experience working with children in a developmental setting preferred. Ability to plan, organize and implement age-appropriate/developmentally appropriate program activities. Previous experience with diverse populations. Ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds. Current CPR (Adult, Infant & Child) and First Aid, AED certifications. Complete Praesidium Child Abuse prevention training within 15 days of hire. STARS 30 Hour Childcare Basic Training (Must be completed within 3 months of hire date; this is an unpaid training with reimbursement available from WA State) Willingness to obtain the ECE initial certificate or equivalent (approximately 12 credits). Must have or be in the process of obtaining the following: ___ Negative TB Test ___ HIV/Bloodborne Pathogen training ___ Safe Sleep ___ MERIT ID account ___ Food Handlers Card ___ Cleared Portable Background Check from MERIT ___ MMR Immunization Record WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee needs sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions and to safely supervise program activities. The employee frequently is required to sit and reach, and must be able to move around the work environment. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Responsibilities

As an Assistant Infant Teacher, you will support nurturing care for infants and help create engaging activities. You will also assist with daily routines and build relationships with families.