Preschool Teacher (Full-Time)

YMCA; Fitchburg (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Access to facilities

Medical

Dental

Disability

Life

Vision

Pet Insurance

403B Retirement Plan

$2,000 bonus for new hires

Job summary

YMCA is seeking a dedicated Early Childhood Professional to implement a curriculum that promotes children’s growth. This position involves supervising classroom activities, ensuring safety, and engaging with parents. A full-time role, it offers a salary between $18.50 and $22.38 per hour based on qualifications and experience.

The YMCA is committed to youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility, creating a nurturing environment for both children and staff.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Preferred degree or enrollment in a college degree program.
• Experience working with children in a developmental setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement curriculum that promotes growth in children.
• Supervise classroom activities and ensure children's safety.
• Conduct parent conferences and maintain positive relationships.

Skills

Curriculum planning

Child observation

Communication

Supervision

First Aid certification

Experience with diverse populations

Education

Associate degree or enrollment in college program

Certification in CPR and Child Abuse Prevention

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)

• generous PTO
• Access to facilities for immediate family
• Medical
• Dental
• Disability
• Life
• Vision
• Pet Insurance
• ability to participate 403B Retirement Savings Plan
• 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.