Lead Teacher - Mandatory EEC Certified Location: MA-New Bedford-02740 Full / Part Time

YMCA Southcoast; Mission (KS); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider is seeking an EEC Certified Teacher to supervise and plan activities for pre-school children. The role involves preparing engaging lessons, fostering a respectful learning environment, and ensuring safety. Candidates must possess EEC certification and demonstrate effective communication skills with children and parents.

Benefits

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Vision insurance

Qualifications

• Knowledge of state and YMCA standards for early childhood education.
• Effective interaction skills with children and parents.
• Ability to engage children in educational, recreational, and social activities.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for planning and implementing a class of pre-school children.
• Model the Y’s healthy eating and active living standards.
• Conduct parent conferences and maintain program records.

Skills

Effective interaction skills with children and parents

Ability to engage children in educational activities

Sound judgment in challenging situations

Education

Mandatory EEC certified Lead Teacher

Job description

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

YMCA Southcoast
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Teacher-Lead EEC Certified
Job Family: Child Care
Mandatory EEC Certification to be uploaded with resume.

Position Summary:
Responsible for planning, implementing, and supervising a class of pre-school children. May temporarily assume duties of the Director of Pre-School.

Essential Functions:
• Prepare teaching plans and programs following established guidelines.
• Adapt and implement daily lessons and activities.
• Model the Y’s healthy eating standards by consuming HEPA compliant foods and beverages during meal and snack times, avoiding food and beverage consumption during other program times.
• Model the Y’s active living standards by engaging in games and physical activities with youth.
• Tailor lessons to meet individual children’s needs, interests, abilities, and learning styles.
• Foster a respectful learning environment considering each child's background and experiences.
• Promote group learning and interaction.
• Observe, evaluate, and communicate children's progress and areas for improvement.
• Conduct parent conferences and communications.
• Maintain program records and documentation.
• Ensure site and equipment safety and communicate safety concerns.

YMCA Competencies:
Mission and Community Oriented: Demonstrates YMCA values, works effectively with diverse backgrounds, and builds supportive relationships.
People Oriented: Understands others’ viewpoints, remains calm, and communicates effectively.
Results Oriented: Meets goals, embraces new ideas, and makes sound judgments.
Personal Development Oriented: Self-aware, pursues growth, and adapts to change.

Qualifications:
• Mandatory EEC certified Lead Teacher.
• Knowledge of state and YMCA standards for early childhood education.
• Effective interaction skills with children and parents.
• Ability to engage children in educational, recreational, and social activities.
• Sound judgment in challenging situations.

Physical Demands:
• Limited physical demands; accommodations available for disabilities.