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Glacial Community YMCA

Infant Childcare Teacher

Glacial Community YMCA

Recruitment began on

Expires on

July 5, 2026

Join Our Team as an INFANT Childcare Teacher!

Are you passionate about helping young children learn, grow, and thrive? We’re looking for a caring and enthusiastic Childcare Teacher for our Infants to create a safe, fun, and stimulating environment where every child feels valued and supported.
 

What You’ll Do:

  • Foster social, emotional, and academic development through creative activities and play-based learning.
  • Build positive relationships with children, families, and team members.
  • Maintain a nurturing classroom that encourages curiosity and confidence.

Why Join Us?

  • Supportive team environment.
  • Opportunities for professional growth.
  • Competitive salary and benefits as follows:
    • ​Paid Holidays & Time Off
    • Mission Trip opportunities
    • Medical, Vision, Dental, Life, & Disability Insurance
    • 8% Retirement 
    • 55% discount on Y childcare
    • Complimentary Y Membership for your household
    • Discounts on Y programs for you & household members                                                                                                                                  

Qualifications:

  • Must be at least 18 years of age.
  • High School diploma or equivalent general education degree, required.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood or Elementary Education, preferred.
  • Knowledge of state child care licensing, Young Star, and NAC accreditation requirements, preferred.
  • Certifications that must be obtained and maintained within first 90 days:  Certification or approved course work in early childhood development, CPR, AED, First Aid, Child Abuse Prevention, Blood borne Pathogens, Hazard Communication.
  • Attend at minimum 9 staff meetings per year, complete at least 25 hours in early childhood training, and obtain additional certification as requested.

CLICK HERE for complete position description.


Meet the Team

Beth Ricca

Beth Ricca, ’94M

Executive Director for Career Development

Jeffrey Mass, ’04, ’17M

Director for Employer Engagement

Harry Termyna, ’19, ’21M

Assistant Director of Career Development;
Adjunct

Rosie Chisolm

Coordinator for Career Engagement

Elizabeth Cotta

Office Coordinator

Contact

Phone (732) 571-3471

Email: careerdevelopment@monmouth.edu

Rebecca Stafford Student Center, First Floor.
400 Cedar Avenue
West Long Branch, NJ 07726-1898

Hours

  • Monday 8:45 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Tuesday 8:45 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Wednesday 8:45 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Thursday 8:45 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Friday 8:45 a.m. – 5 p.m.