Careers at YWCA

Full Time Positions

  • Lead Teacher, Preschool (3- to 4-year-olds)

    Purpose of Position:

    With the support of the Director of Childcare Services, Assistant Director of Childcare Services, and/or Site Supervisor, if needed. Preschool Teachers are responsible for the implementation of program content, daily operations, and supervision of the YWCA Preschool Program. This program is designed to provide safe, supervised, enriched care for children where their overall development is encouraged and enhanced in the spirit of the YWCA.

    Job Duties and Responsibilities

    Programming:

    • Ensures that quality care is tailored and grouped according to age or ability and that programming meets the developmental needs of children in care.

    • Creates, develops, and facilitates programs and activities designed to enhance the learning of participants.

    • Ensures that children have the opportunity to participate in a variety of enriching activities each day.

    • ACTIVELY monitors the welfare of children involved in the program and reports on their development when necessary.

    • Ensures that child discipline issues are handled in a sound and respectful way and those problems are prevented or minimized through appropriate strategies and plans.

    • Maintains effective communication with parents about the activities of their child.

    • Participates in and supports the Aquatics and Food & Nutrition Programs to ensure collaborative programmatic success.

    • Ability to meet the social-emotional, physical, and developmental needs of individual children.

    • Ability to instruct other adults, especially by good role modeling, in interactions with children.

    • Assure that the pre-school classroom is set up and maintained appropriately in regard to the physical environment, to meet the changing needs of the children.

    • Assist the Child Care Director/Assistant Director with maintaining required paperwork for the pre-school childcare program and conduct monthly fire drills for the classroom.


    Education and Experience:

    • Must be at least 18 years of age

    • Minimum six months experience working with children

    • High School diploma or equivalency

    • CPR & First Aid Certified (YWCA can provide training)

    • Water Safety Certified (YWCA can provide training)

    Salary - Position is full time (35-40 hours per week), non-exempt hourly 

    $17.00-19.50 per hour plus Maine state stipend based on career level

    Please submit a resume and cover letter to cparritt@ywcamaine.org to apply.

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Part Time Positions

  • Childcare Support Staff

    YWCA Central Maine is seeking a qualified, reliable individual to serve as a member of our childcare team. This is a part-time position (weekdays) in Lewiston. With the support of the School Age Lead, Director of Childcare Services, and/or Lead Preschool Teachers (depending on time of day and classroom assignments), Childcare Support Staff are responsible for the implementation of program content, daily operations, and supervision of the YWCA Preschool and/or School Age Programs. This program is designed to provide safe, supervised, enriched care for children where their overall development is encouraged and enhanced in the spirit of the YWCA.

    Preferred knowledge and experience:

    • Ability to meet the social-emotional, physical, and developmental needs of individual children.

    • Can oversee both small and large groups of children at the same time.

    • Dependable and flexible in a changing work environment.

    • Can uphold the mission of YWCA Central Maine.

    • Demonstrates a good understanding of children’s growth and development.

    Requirements:

    • Must be at least 18 years of age.

    • Minimum of six months experience working with children.

    • High School diploma or equivalency.

    • Must be able to pass the state licensing requirements for childcare workers (including SBI and DHHS check).

    • Reliable transportation to and from work.

    • CPR & First Aid Certified (or willingness to become certified)

    Job-Type: Part-time

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  • Certified Lifeguard

    YWCA Central Maine is searching for a hard-working, dependable individual to fill the part-time position of Certified Lifeguard. The Lifeguard plays a significant role in the overall success and safety of YWCA aquatics activities. The lifeguard position reports to the Health & Wellness Director and on-duty pool supervisor(s). The position is part-time.

    Requirements:

    • American Red Cross Deep-Water Certified Lifeguard with CPR/ AED for the Professional Rescuer

    • Must be able to work independently, have knowledge of safety protocols and willingness to work as part of a team

    • Must be at least 15 years of age

    • Must be able to successfully demonstrate the lifeguard course pre-requisites and any other requested lifeguard skills at the facility during the interview stage. 

    This position is located at YWCA Central Maine in Lewiston.

    Job-Type: Part-time

    To apply, send cover letter and resume to Ryan Page, Director of Health & Wellness.

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  • SWIM INSTRUCTOR

    YWCA Central Maine is seeking several part-time Swim Instructors for our location in Lewiston. The Swim Instructor plays a significant role in the overall success and safety of YWCA Aquatic Department’s program activities. The swim instructor position reports to the Health & Wellness Director and the Swim Lessons Coordinator. The position is part-time, and on-the-job training is available!

    Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

    • Teach swim lessons to children and adults 6 months and up

    • Excellent client service and interpersonal skills

    • Enjoys working with children

    • Ability to follow oral and written directions

    • Prioritizes water safety

    • Ability to work independently and effectively as a team member

    • Willingness to be trained and certified as an American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor

    • Must be able to ensure compliance with YWCA safety standards, policies and procedures as needed especially important COVID protocols including maintaining the cleanliness of the pool area.

    Preferred Qualifications (not required for consideration):

    • American Red Cross Certified Lifeguard with CPR for the Professional Rescuer

    • Competitive swimming experience

    • Teaching experience

    Job-Type: Part-time

    To apply, send cover letter and resume to Ryan Page, Director of Health & Wellness.


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