Lead Infant Teacher

BATH AREA FAMILY YMCA; Brunswick (ME); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bath Area Family YMCA Brunswick ELC is hiring a Lead Infant Teacher to supervise a team of assistants and provide a nurturing, safe learning environment for infants. You will design developmentally appropriate activities, support social-emotional growth, and partner with families to understand each child’s needs.

The position requires experience with young children, familiarity with Maine Early Childhood Learning Guidelines, Creative Curriculum, and NAEYC standards, plus current CPR/First

Qualifications

• Experience working with young children in childcare setting.
• Familiarity with Maine Early Childhood Learning Guidelines, Creative Curriculum, and NAEYC standards.
• State of Maine childcare provider background check.
• CPR, First Aid, AED and child abuse prevention training within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Leads a team of assistant and support teachers to operate an infant classroom and ensure infant safety.
• Provides a learning environment tailored to infants' developmental needs and interests.
• Communicates with children using positive language and interacts through play, stories, and routines.
• Implements positive behavior support consistent with program philosophy.
• Ensures safe, engaging mealtime activities and supportive dining environments.
• Recognizes individual learning styles and cultural backgrounds of each child.

Skills

Experience with young children

Maine ECE guidelines familiarity

NAEYC standards knowledge

Education

Bachelor's or Associate’s Degree in ECE or related field

Tools

CPR Certification

First Aid Certification

AED Certification

Child Abuse Prevention Training

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Brunswick ELC - Bru, ME 04011

Salary Range: $19.00 - $21.00 Hourly

Position Summary

This position supports the work of the Y, as leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.

Lead Infant Teacher Overview

The Lead Infant Teacher provides direct supervision to a group of children in the Enrichment Program. Creates positive, nurturing relationships with children, while building cooperative relationships with parents/caregivers. The Lead Infant Teacher is responsive to the individual needs of each child in their care.

Successful candidate will demonstrate the following: experience working with young children, familiarity with the State of Maine Early Childhood Learning Guidelines, Creative Curriculum, and NAEYC Accreditation Standards, current CPR/First Aid certification, excellent oral and written communication skills, and a commitment to the field of early care and education.

Essential Functions

• In collaboration with the Enrichment Program Director, leads a team of assistant and support teachers to operate an infant classroom to ensure the safety and well-being of all infants in the classroom while supervising them at all times.
• Provides a learning environment that is tailored to the developmental needs and interests of infants, which includes activities that promote cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development.
• Communicate using positive and encouraging language with children, frequently throughout the day, and interacting with them in a variety of ways, including through play, storytelling, and routines.
• Implement behavior management strategies that are consistent with the program's philosophy, focusing on positive reinforcement, redirection, and supporting children's emotional development.
• Ensure all mealtime activities are safe, supportive, and engaging, providing assistance to children as needed, and creating a positive dining environment.
• Recognize and responding to the individual needs and learning styles of each child, including their cultural backgrounds and family values.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or Associate’s Degree in ECE or a related field
• Previous experience working with children in a childcare setting.
• At least 18 years of age.
• State of Maine childcare provider background check.
• CPR, first aid, AED certifications, and child abuse prevention training within 30 days of hire date.