Pre-K Program Enrichment Teacher - Salem YMCA

Do you love working with young children and sparking their creativity? Are you passionate about helping preschoolers explore, move, and express themselves in a joyful environment? Join our Pre-K Enrichment Team!

The YMCA is seeking enthusiastic instructors to lead engaging, hands-on enrichment classes for children ages 3-5. From dance and yoga to arts, movement, and music - our programs nurture curiosity, build confidence, and encourage healthy development during these important early years.

As a Pre-K Enrichment Instructor, you will create a safe, caring, and fun space where children can discover new skills, develop social connections, and express themselves through creative play and movement.

In this role, you will:

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  Plan and lead age-appropriate activities in your specialty area (dance, yoga, arts, movement, or music)

  
  
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  Foster a warm, inclusive, and supportive learning environment

  
  
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  Encourage social-emotional growth, creativity, and coordination

  
  
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  Adapt activities to meet the developmental needs of preschool-aged children

  
  
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  Partner with YMCA staff to maintain safety and ensure a positive experience for all participants

  
  

To thrive in this position, you:

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  Have experience working with young children in a classroom, childcare, or recreational setting

  
  
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  Can bring energy, patience, and creativity to every class

  
  
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  Communicate effectively with both children and their families

  
  
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  Understand early childhood development and the importance of play-based learning

  
  

Why work with us?

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  Make a lasting impact during a child's most formative years

  
  
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  Gain valuable early childhood education experience

  
  
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  Free YMCA membership & program discounts

  
  
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  Paid training and professional development

  
  
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  Opportunities for growth across our YMCA locations

  
  

If you're ready to bring music, movement, and joy to preschoolers, we'd love to have you on our team!

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Previous experience working with youth or children preferred
• Pay is based on experience
• Schedule is Thursday & Fridays from 2:45pm to 3:45pm

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS

• Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 lbs
• Physically and mentally acts appropriately and immediately to unexpected circumstances

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.