Nature's Playground Preschool-Assistant Teacher

YMCA; Norton (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Attleboro YMCA is seeking an Assistant Teacher for Nature's Playground Preschool in Norton, MA. This full-time role supports planning and supervising a classroom and ensuring positive outcomes in the Early Education program.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, MA EEC criteria, and CPR/First Aid certification, with strong communication and teamwork skills to work with staff, parents, and volunteers.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; must meet MA Dept. of Early Education criteria.
• Ability to relate positively to children, parents, staff and volunteers.
• CPR and First Aid certification required.
• Comply with EEC Licensing Regulations and YMCA policies.

Responsibilities

• Assist Lead Teacher in planning and implementing weekly lesson plans.
• Develop positive relationships with each child and support development.
• Provide friendly, courteous service to members and volunteers.
• Model YMCA values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.

Skills

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Relationship building

Observation and assessment

Education

High school diploma

Massachusetts EEC criteria

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.

Nature's Playground Preschool-Assistant Teacher

NOC - FT CHILD CARE Teacher/TA Full Time Norton, MA, US

Salary Range: $18.00 To $20.00 Hourly

General Function:

Help plan, direct, and supervise a classroom to ensure the successful outcomes of the Attleboro YMCA's Early Education and Care Program

• Meet with Lead Teacher and Teachers to develop weekly plans andactivities.
• Develop a positive relationship with each child and promote the development of self esteemand self-disciplineasguidedbytheSocio-EmotionalStandardsforthestateof Massachusetts.
• Work with the classroom staff to plan and implement the daily program of activities based on

principles of child development and in accordance with the program's curriculum.Plansaretobe

basedonMassachusettsEarlyChildhoodEducationLearning Standards.

• Provide friendly, courteous services to all members, clients andvolunteers.
• EnsureallYMCApoliciesandproceduresarealways followed.
• Model,practice,andcarryouttheYMCAvaluesofcaring,honesty,respectand

responsibility.

• Contribute to a positive work environment by exhibiting pride, enthusiasm and cooperation in job and withco-workers.
• Understand and comply with all requirements of the State of Massachusetts Mandated

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent. Must meet Massachusetts Dept. of Early Education criteria.
• Must be at least 18 years ofage.
• Must have the ability to relate positively to children, parents, staff members and volunteers.
• Demonstrate success in working as a member of ateam.
• Effective and strong communication skills (oral andwritten)
• Must be CPR and First Aidcertified.
• Must have knowledge and understand EEC LicensingRegulations
• Demonstrate knowledge of YMCA Child Abuse Preventionguidelines
• Attend all staffmeetings.
• Comply with professional development requirementsannually.
• Assist LeadTeacher/Teacherinplanningandimplementationoflessonsplans.
• Ability to change diapers.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND 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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Stand; walk; sit; use hands to fingers; handle or feel objects tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl; and talk to hear.
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.