Infant Teachers! Melrose Y Academy!

YMCA of Metro North; Melrose (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

75% off child-care

Discounted program fees

Free YMCA membership

Job summary

YMCA Academy Melrose in Melrose, MA is seeking a full-time Toddler Day Care Lead Teacher. You will supervise a Toddler program, deliver age-appropriate curriculum, ensure safety, and communicate with families about each child’s progress.

Hourly pay ranges from $20.00 to $26.00 with benefits including a $1,000 sign-on bonus, 75% tuition discount, discounted program fees, and a free YMCA membership. The program runs 7:30am to 6:00pm, Monday to Friday, totaling 40 hours weekly.

Qualifications

• Degree from an accredited college or university in education or human services as defined by state licensing requirements.
• Minimum of one year (2,000 hours) of child-care experience.

Responsibilities

• Read and follow YMCA policies, MA EEC licensing, and QRIS standards.
• Ensure child safety and maintain attendance for your group.
• Communicate effectively with parents about progress and maintain confidentiality.
• Provide quality adult/child interactions and age-appropriate instruction.
• Maintain learning centers and materials in labeled learning areas.
• Attend team-planning meetings and conduct weekly child observations.
• Prepare for annual licensing inspections and quality assessments.

Skills

Detail oriented

People person

Love working with kids

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education or related field

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Toddler Day Care Lead Teacher/106 Full Time Education 106 Main Street, Melrose, MA, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1548

Salary Range: $20.00 To $26.00 Hourly

We offer great compensation (PAY!) and Benefits: at the Y, we offer great salaries, benefits, a 403B and a pension plan. PLUS, you get a free family YMCA membership, and discount program for all family programming! Plus, our culture is collaborative and fun!!!

In order to continue to support working parents, you will receive 75% off the Early Learning Child Care Tuition at one of our associated Y-Academy sites.

YMCA of Metro North Y Academy Melrose is located at 106 Main Street, Melrose! Right across from Pine Banks Park...

Hiring Process

Potential Infant Teachers must submit an application and resume. Your application materials will be reviewed, and we will determine if you would be a strong candidate for the Y Academy Stoneham. If so, we will contact you for an interview. If you are a candidate for hire, we will run a Criminal Background check (CORI and SORI) and check four references. Once your background is clear and your references are excellent, we will offer you a position to work at our Y Academy Infant, Toddler and Preschool Program.

The Program runs from 7:30am am to 5:30 pm. Staff hours are dependent upon program needs but we need Full-time Infant Teachers!!

Our goal is to ensure excellence in the delivery of high quality and safety for all programs .

Essential Functions

• Read and be accountable for YMCA Policies, State Licensing Body (MA EEC) regulations, and Quality Rating System standards (QRIS).
• Ensure the safety of each child in your direct care group at all times. Adhere to small group/ratio established by licensing regulations. Accurately maintain attendance of the children in your care.
• Communicate effective and timely with parents/guardians regarding children's program experience, progress (written as well as verbal). Maintain confidentiality, use sensitivity, and patience at all times.
• Provide quality Adult/Child interactions through engagement, positive and encouraging feedback, and asking open-ended questions. Maintain age-appropriate verbal interaction guidelines at all times; exercising patience.
• Ensure that centers are maintained with quality learning materials, organized accordingly in labeled containers associated with appropriate Learning Center.
• Attend team-planning meetings monthly or more as needed.
• Conduct/record weekly child observations as well as any related ? to child behavior concerns or development that may require early intervention with parent/guardian(s).
• Maintain operation of the program consistent with YMCA policies, state licensing regulations and Quality Rating System standards and initiatives in preparing for annual audits (state licensing inspections and quality assessments).

Our Teachers

• Keep safety of children as a first priority. Emphasize personal safety and emotional well‑being with the children, families, and other staff at all times.
• Plans and implements age appropriate curriculum that fosters children’s development.
• Provides differentiated instruction to meet the individual needs of children in the classroom..
• Conduct child assessments and provides feedback and recommendations to parents and caregivers.
• Lead by personal example, help to interpret the quality of the YMCA character values...
• Uses positive and constructive methods ... ensures that all staff do the same.
• Supervise children to ensure safety and appropriate behavior and guide transitions smoothly.
  • Collaborate with co‑teacher in … materials… etc.

The Details

You will be working out of the YMCA Academy site. Programs take place Monday to Friday, with the typical program hours being 7:00am to 6:00pm 40hrs/per week.

Employee Benefits

• $1,000 Sign‑on bonus
• 75% off the cost of Early Learning Child-care
• Discounted Program Fees
• Free YMCA Membership

Qualifications and What we’re looking for:

• Present documentation of achieved degree from an accredited college or university in education or human services related field as defined by state licensing requirements.
• Verify a minimum of one (1) year (2,000 hours) of child-care experience.
• You are detail oriented. You possess and utilize excellent organizational skills…
• You are a people person.You have good human relations skills…
• You love working with kids. You enjoy creating amazing educational experiences…
• You are able to become First Aid and CPR certified within first six months of employment.
• You will obtain the Y's Child Abuse Prevention Training prior to commencing your employment and Blood Born Pathogen Training, and Sexual Harassment Training within the first 30 days of employment.