Join our early childhood team as a Long-Term Substitute Infant Teacher from December 1st to the first week of March, with the potential for a permanent, full-time role following this period. As the morning opener in our infant room, you’ll play a key role in welcoming families, building relationships, and ensuring a smooth transition each day for our youngest learners. This position requires experience in an infant room and strong communication skills to engage with families and provide exceptional care. If you’re dedicated to early childhood education and looking for an opportunity to grow within a supportive, collaborative environment, we’d love to hear from you!

Great Pay: Competitive pay between $17.10-$25.00/hour dependent on qualifications.
Professional Development: 8 in-service days for training, mental health, team meetings, and curriculum planning
Balanced Workload: One planning day each week
Y Perks: Free Y membership and discounts on programs and camps
Growth: Ongoing professional development opportunities

What You'll Do:

Collaborate: Work with teachers to implement quality early childhood programs
Plan & Lead: Assist in lesson planning and lead activities
Ensure Safety: Supervise activities to keep children safe
Organize: Help maintain a neat and organized classroom
Communicate: Share relevant information with teachers and the director, and address child concerns appropriately
Engage Families: Maintain professional communication with parents and guardians
Confidentiality: Keep all information confidential
Compliance: Help maintain state Child Care Licensing requirements

Requirements:

Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age
Must have one (1) year of experience working with children birth-to grade three (3)
At a minimum must have a high school diploma or have completed a GED and meet at least one (1) of the following qualifications:
- Completion of Fundamentals for Early Childhood Professionals course or the Vermont Afterschool Essentials Certificate
- A completion of a three (3) college credit course in child or human development or a three (3) credit college course for school age care and education
- At least a Vermont Early Childhood Career Ladder Level One (1) or Two (2) Certificate
- At least a current CDA (Child Development Associate)
- At least a State Board of Education approved Human Services Program Certificate that emphasizes child development or early childhood education
Ability to pass federal background and state fingerprint checks.

Compensation: $17.00 - $25.00 per hour

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The Greater Burlington YMCA is an inclusive, nonprofit organization joined together by a shared commitment to nurture the potential of kids, promote healthy living, and foster a sense of social responsibility. Strengthening community is our cause.

Together we work to ensure that everyone, regardless of ability, age, cultural background, ethnicity, faith, gender, gender identity, income, race, sex, or sexual orientation has the opportunity to reach their full potential. We value an environment that fosters dignity, respect, fairness, and appreciation for all aspects and dimensions of diversity.

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