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Careers in Education

The Y offers a supportive, resource-rich environment that values the dedication of its educators by providing professional growth, advancement opportunities, and comprehensive benefits.


As one of the largest non-profits on the North Shore, impacting 1 in 3 people, the Y empowers staff to make a meaningful difference in the lives of local children, adults, and families.

Full Time Benefits

  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
  • Optional health savings account
  • Retirement plan with 12% company contribution once vested
  • Health, Dental, Life and Pet insurance
  • Mental health support program
  • Paid training and professional development
  • Opportunities for career advancement across 7 YMCA locations
  • Free Y family membership
  • Discounts on childcare and programs

Part Time Benefits

  • Free individual Y membership
  • Paid sick-time and holidays
  • Access to retirement plan
  • Paid training and professional development

EARLY EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES

Our early educators educate 6,000 children between the ages of 6 weeks and 5 years in 100 classrooms across 25 cities and towns! As an early learning educator at the Y, you’ll have lots of opportunities for internal growth, access to paid training and professional development, support structures that provide coaching and mentorship, and most importantly the ability to make an impact on the lives of hundreds of kids!

Greater Beverly Ipswich (2 locations)
Cape Ann Marblehead
Salem Georgetown
Haverhill Plaistow

Floating Teacher
A Floating Teacher helps create a nurturing, engaging, and safe classroom environment by supporting lead teachers in delivering curriculum and daily activities. By modeling the Y’s core values and maintaining strong communication with staff and families, this role ensures every child feels supported and encouraged to grow.

Classroom Teacher
The Classroom Teacher creates a warm, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate environment where every child can thrive emotionally, socially, cognitively, and physically. By leading curriculum planning, collaborating with families and colleagues, and modeling the Y’s core values, this role helps nurture confident, curious, and capable young learners.

Team Leader
 As a Team Leader in our Early Learning Center, you’ll provide mentorship and guidance to fellow educators while fostering a nurturing, high quality learning environment for children. If you’re a certified EEC Lead Teacher with a passion for collaboration and supporting teacher development, join our team and help shape a strong, connected learning community!

Additional Support Opportunities:

Inclusion Technician
The Inclusion Technician supports children in our licensed childcare programs by helping implement individualized behavior and inclusion plans that foster a positive, supportive environment for every child to thrive. Working closely with the Inclusion Specialist and program teams, this role combines hands-on guidance, collaboration, and observation to help children develop social and emotional skills and meet their developmental goals.

Inclusion Specialist
The Inclusion Specialist helps ensure every child in our early learning and school-age programs can succeed by identifying behavioral needs, developing individualized support plans, and guiding staff in best practices. Through observation, collaboration with teams and families, and proactive training, this role fosters an inclusive, nurturing environment where all children can thrive.

Supportive Case Managers
Help children and families thrive through our YMCA childcare programs by coordinating services, developing individualized plans, and maintaining close communication with DCF and other support teams. Through regular site visits, assessments, and collaboration with staff, this role ensures that every child receives consistent care and the resources they need for a positive experience.

Are you an experienced teacher looking to join our education team? You have a home here at the Y! We offer a great retirement plan with a 12% contribution once vested, paid training and professional development, opportunities to lead and mentor and a self-controlled curriculum with generous supply budgets.

BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL OPPORTUNITIES

Our school age programs serve over 3,000 youth between the ages of 5 and 13 with over 300 staff across 25 cities and towns!

Making a difference in after-school programs is making a commitment to your community and an investment in youth. Whether you work with us for a few years or make your career in youth development. Our school age programs are a great way to give back, ensure stability and structure for youth, enhance your resume with important transferable skills and HAVE FUN!

 

Before & After School After School Only
Amesbury Beverly
Georgetown Essex
Haverhill Gloucester
Plaistow, NH Marblehead
Newton, NH Salem
Swampscott
Rockport

Assistant Group Leader
As an Assistant Group Leader at the YMCA, you’ll support a safe, inclusive, and fun environment where children can learn, grow, and thrive. If you’re enthusiastic about working with kids, enjoy being part of a team, and want to make a positive impact in your community, this is a great opportunity to grow in a mission-driven organization.

Group Leader
As a Group Leader at the YMCA, you’ll create a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment where kids can learn, grow, and thrive. If you’re passionate about child development, teamwork, and making a difference, this is your opportunity to shine while being part of a supportive and mission-driven organization.

Site Coordinator
As a Site Coordinator at the YMCA, you’ll foster a supportive and enriching environment where children can learn, grow, and thrive. You’ll guide staff, create engaging curriculum, and help build strong connections with families—all while being part of a mission-driven team that values care, honesty, respect, and responsibility.

Assistant Director
As our Assistant Director of School Age Childcare, you’ll help lead fun, enriching after-school and summer programs that support children’s growth and confidence. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your leadership skills while working in a supportive environment that values collaboration, creativity, and community impact.

Director
Make a lasting impact in your community as our Director of School Age Childcare, where you’ll lead meaningful after-school and summer programs that inspire growth, confidence, and joy in every child. Join a passionate, mission-driven team that values creativity, compassion, and connection while supporting your professional development in a fun and supportive environment.

Additional Support Opportunities:

Inclusion Technician
The Inclusion Technician supports children in our licensed childcare programs by helping implement individualized behavior and inclusion plans that foster a positive, supportive environment for every child to thrive. Working closely with the Inclusion Specialist and program teams, this role combines hands-on guidance, collaboration, and observation to help children develop social and emotional skills and meet their developmental goals.

Inclusion Specialist
The Inclusion Specialist helps ensure every child in our early learning and school-age programs can succeed by identifying behavioral needs, developing individualized support plans, and guiding staff in best practices. Through observation, collaboration with teams and families, and proactive training, this role fosters an inclusive, nurturing environment where all children can thrive.

Supportive Case Managers
Help children and families thrive through our YMCA childcare programs by coordinating services, developing individualized plans, and maintaining close communication with DCF and other support teams. Through regular site visits, assessments, and collaboration with staff, this role ensures that every child receives consistent care and the resources they need for a positive experience.