Preschool Teacher (Full-Time)

YMCA of Central Massachusetts; Fitchburg (MA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

403B Retirement Savings Plan

Generous PTO

Access to facilities for immediate/fas

New hire $2,000 bonus

Job summary

YMCA of Central Massachusetts is seeking an Early Childhood Preschool Teacher to guide a classroom under the supervision of the Supervising Lead Teacher. You will implement curriculum promoting social, cultural, educational, physical and emotional growth and engage families as volunteers.

The role emphasizes safety, developmental planning, and collaboration with staff to support the YMCA mission. This is a full-time position at the Montachusett Community Branch YMCA in Fitchburg, MA.

Qualifications

• Meets educational and experience qualifications established by DEEC, NAEYC, and QRIS.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Preferred associate degree or evidence of enrollment in a college degree program.
• Must obtain, and keep current, certification in CPR, First Aid and Child Abuse Prevention.
• Previous experience working with children in a developmental setting preferred.
• Ability to plan, organize and implement age-appropriate/developmentally appropriate program activities and curriculum.
• Previous experience with diverse populations. Ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Designs and implements daily lesson/activity plans to support a developmentally appropriate curriculum.
• Supervises the children, classroom, Teacher Assistants, and all activities; ensures care and safety.
• Conducts parent conferences and maintains positive relationships and effective communication with parents.
• Maintains classroom and equipment; posts schedule, curriculum, and menus as required.
• Attends family nights, staff meetings, training, and YMCA events.
• Maintains program records including attendance, medical, and food service records.
• Supports mission of YMCA and the Child Care Department.

Skills

Child supervision

Curriculum design

Parent communication

Diversity & inclusion

Education

Associate degree or enrollment in a college degree program

Tools

CPR Certification

First Aid Certification

Child Abuse Prevention Certification

Job description

Description

We are looking for an individual to join our team of dedicated, energetic, creative, and caring Early Childhood Professional who, under the supervision of the Supervising Lead Teacher, the Preschool Teacher provides direction for the classroom and implements curriculum which promotes social, cultural, educational, physical and emotional growth.

Essential Functions

• Has knowledge of and maintains NAEYC and DEEC standards.
• Designs and implements daily lesson/activity plans to support a developmentally appropriate curriculum.
• Supervises the children, classroom, Teacher Assistants, and all activities. Ensures care and safety of children.
• Makes ongoing, systematic observations and evaluations of each child according to the required schedule.
• Conducts parent conferences and maintains positive relationships and effective communication with parents. Engages parents as volunteers.
• Maintains classroom and equipment.
• Maintains required program records including attendance, medical, and food service records.
• Posts schedule, curriculum, and menus according to regulation.
• Attends and participates in family nights, staff meetings, staff 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

• Meets educational and experience qualifications established by DEEC, NAEYC, and QRIS.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Preferred associate degree or evidence of enrollment in a college degree program.
• Must obtain, and keep current, certification in CPR, First Aid and Child Abuse Prevention.
• Previous experience working with children in a developmental setting preferred.
• Ability to plan, organize and implement age-appropriate/developmentally appropriate program activities and curriculum.
• Previous experience with diverse populations. Ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds.

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week.

Job Type: Full-time (Non-Exempt)

Pay: $18.50 to $22.38/hr (based on education and experience) -- Plus benefits to include generous PTO, Access to facilities for immediate family, Medical, Dental, Disability, Life, Vision, & Pet Insurance, and ability to participate 403B Retirement Savings Plan. Also, once fully vested the YMCA will pay into an account for you!

New hires for Full-Time EEC teaching positions at Montachusett Community Branch YMCA will receive a $2,000 bonus of which, $500 will be paid immediately upon hire, $500 upon completion of a 90-day review, and $1,000 at the 180-day mark.

About Us

The Y: We’re for youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

OUR CULTURE

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are a safe place for children, teens and vulnerable populations, and all staff, regardless of their role within the organization, are required to ensure the trust that families place in us is earned each and every day. Child protection is every employee’s job, and employees may not begin work until they are trained. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to strengthen our community, beginning with you.