Preschool Teacher — Nurture Growth, Inspire Young Minds

YMCA of Central Massachusetts; Westborough (MA); On-site; USD 28,240 - 34,619; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Facilities access

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Pet insurance

403B Retirement Plan

Job summary

YMCA of Central Massachusetts is seeking a Preschool Teacher for the Boroughs Family Branch. You will lead a developmentally appropriate program, design daily lesson plans, supervise staff and children, and collaborate with families to promote YMCA core values of honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring.

Requirements include DEEC/NAE/QRIS standards, age 18+, CPR/First Aid/Child Abuse Prevention certifications, and preferred ASL proficiency.

Qualifications

• Meets DEEC/NAEYC/QRIS standards.
• Must be 18+ years old.
• CPR, First Aid and Child Abuse Prevention certifications required.
• ASL proficiency preferred.
• Experience with children in developmental settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Designs and implements daily lesson/activity plans to support a developmentally appropriate curriculum.
• Supervises children, classroom, and staff; ensures safety and care.
• Conducts observations and evaluations of each child per schedule.
• Holds parent conferences and maintains positive communication with families; engage parents as volunteers.
• Maintains classroom, equipment, and program records; posts schedule, curriculum, and menus.
• Participates in family nights, staff meetings, and YMCA events.
• Additional duties as assigned to support YMCA mission and Child Care Department.

Skills

ASL proficiency

Curriculum planning

Parent communication

Observation skills

CPR/First Aid certification

Age-appropriate programming

Education

Associate degree preferred

Job description

YMCA of Central Massachusetts is seeking a Preschool Teacher for the Boroughs Family Branch. You will lead a developmentally appropriate program, design daily lesson plans, supervise staff and children, and collaborate with families to promote YMCA core values of honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring.

Requirements include DEEC/NAE/QRIS standards, age 18+, CPR/First Aid/Child Abuse Prevention certifications, and preferred ASL proficiency.