The YMCA is seeking a passionate, engaging, and nurturing Early Childhood Music Instructor to join our team. This role is focused on fostering a love of music and movement in children ages infant to 4 years old while creating meaningful opportunities for parent-child connection in a supportive and joyful environment. Responsibilities include planning and leading age-appropriate parent/child music classes that incorporate singing, rhythm, movement, and interactive play. The instructor will introduce foundational music concepts through fun and developmentally appropriate activities, model engagement for caregivers, and encourage bonding, participation, and early childhood development in a safe, inclusive, and welcoming space.
The ideal candidate will have experience working with young children and families, a basic understanding of early childhood development, and a strong comfort level leading music-based activities. Strong communication skills, enthusiasm, and the ability to actively engage both children and caregivers are key to success in this role. The Early Childhood Music Instructor will support the mission of the YMCA by modeling and teaching the core values of honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring. If you are motivated by creating positive early experiences through music and strengthening family connections, we would love to hear from you.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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