Early Learning Teacher with $1,500 sign on bonus - Haverhill/Amesbury YMCA

HIGHER STARTING SALARIES, AMAZING BENEFITS, PAID TRAINING & TUITION REIMBURSEMENT!
NOW OFFERING A $1,500 SIGN-ON BONUS for Certified Teachers!

Starting at $20/hour - with a competitive pay scale based on experience
Consistent Monday-Friday 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 Y?
As one of the leading employers of Early Education professionals on the North Shore, we offer so much more than competitive pay:

$1,500 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 You'll 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 care

This is more than just a job - it's a place where your passion meets purpose.

At the Y, you'll be part of a mission-driven team committed to empowering kids and supporting families.

Every day, you'll go home knowing you've made a meaningful impact.

Ready to love what you do?

Apply today and take the first step toward a brighter future - for you and for the children you'll inspire.

Qualifications

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: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM


* Must hold an active EEC Teacher certification

Sign-On Bonus Details:
If you're EEC certified, you'll receive:


* $750 after 60 days of employment


* Another $750 after 6 months of employment

The 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 veteran's status.