EEC Certified Preschool Teacher

Join the YMCA of Central Massachusetts as an EEC Certified Preschool Teacher (Full-Time) with a $2,000.00 Sign-On Bonus.

The Preschool Teacher will provide direction for the classroom and implement curriculum which promotes social, cultural, educational, physical and emotional growth under the supervision of the Early Learning Program Supervisor.

Job Duties:

• Keeps up with NAEYC and DEEC standards.
• Designs and implements daily lesson/activity plans to support a developmentally appropriate curriculum for preschoolers.
• Supervises all aspects of the classroom, ensuring care and safety of children.
• Maintains positive relationships and effective communication with parents.
• Maintains required program records (attendance, medical, and food service records).
• Posts schedule, curriculum, and menus according to regulation.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings, training, and YMCA special events.
• Additional duties as required and assigned by a supervisor to support the overall mission of the YMCA and to ensure the success of the Child Care Department.

Qualifications:

• At least 18 years of age.
• Meets qualifications established by DEEC and QRIS.
• Associate's degree preferred or evidence of enrollment in a college degree program.
• Must obtain current certification in CPR, First Aid, and Child Abuse Prevention within the first 3-6 months of employment provided by the Y.
• Experience working with children in a developmental setting is preferred.
• Ability to plan, organize, and implement age/developmentally appropriate program activities and curriculum.

Job Details:

• Full-time (Non-Exempt), 40 hours/week, Monday-Friday from 9:00 am-5:30 pm.
• Pay: $18.50-$22.00/hour (based on education and experience) with a full benefit package.
• New hires for Full-Time EEC teaching positions at Sarah & Richard Hardy Center for Child Development will receive a $2,000 bonus.

About Us: The Y is for youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility, and we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day.

Our Culture: We are welcoming, genuine, hopeful, nurturing, and determined. We are a safe place for children, teens, and vulnerable populations, and all staff are required to ensure the trust that families place in us is earned each and every day.