Preschool Teacher - Roxbury

YMCA of Greater Boston; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

YMCA of Greater Boston is hiring Early Education Preschool Teachers to support our Child Development Programs across Boston neighborhoods. You will implement age-appropriate curricula, foster safe environments, and partner with families to support children's growth.

Qualifications include EEC certification, the ability to obtain First Aid/ CPR within six months, and completion of required trainings within 60 days.

Qualifications

• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Mission driven, aligned with YMCA goals.
• People oriented with ability to build positive relationships with families and staff.
• Passion for helping children learn and grow.
• Must be 21 or older and meet EEC requirements.
• First Aid and CPR certification to be completed within six months.
• Complete required trainings (e.g., Bloodborne Pathogen, Sexual Harassment) within 60 days.

Responsibilities

• Keep children safe as a first priority and support their emotional well-being.
• Plan and implement age-appropriate curriculum that promotes development.
• Provide differentiated instruction to meet diverse needs.
• Conduct child assessments and share feedback with parents/caregivers.
• Model YMCA character values and promote positive behavior.
• Collaborate with the co-teacher to design and prepare classroom materials.
• Supervise transitions and maintain orderly classroom environment.

Skills

Detail oriented

Organizational skills

Mission driven

People skills

Love working with kids

21+ years old

EEC certification

First Aid & CPR within 6 months

60-day trainings completion

Education

EEC certification

First Aid & CPR certification

Bloodborne Pathogen Training within 60 days

Job description

Department: Child Development: Early Education

Location: Roxbury YMCA

Compensation: $21.00 - $31.00 / hour

Come join our talented team of Early Education Teachers at the YMCA of Greater Boston! We are seeking professional and engaging teachers for our Child Development Programs across the City and Suburban neighborhoods of Boston. The YMCA of Greater Boston provides excellent family-centered infant, toddler, preschool, and after school care. We are looking for EEC (Early Education and Care) certified teachers to enrich the lives of the children we serve.

Key Responsibilities

Preschool Teacher Responsibilities:

• Keep the safety of children as a first priority. Emphasize personal safety and emotional well-being with the children, families, and other staff.
• Plans and implements age-appropriate curriculum that fosters children’s development.
• Provides differentiated instruction to meet the individual needs of children in the classroom.
• Conduct child assessments and provides feedback and recommendations to parents and caregivers.
• Lead by example, help interpret the YMCA character values of children, staff, and families. Are positive healthy role models.
• Uses positive and constructive methods of behavior management and ensures that all staff do the same.
• Supervise children to ensure safety and appropriate behavior and guide transitions smoothly.
• Collaborate with the co-teacher in the design of the classroom space. Responsible for making sure that materials are ready for use and put away at the end of the day.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Preschool Teacher Requirements:

• You are detail oriented. You possess and utilize excellent organizational skills. You follow all regulations to make sure that children are happy, safe, and healthy.
• You are mission driven. You are committed to carrying out the mission and goals of the YMCA.
• You are a people person. You have good human relations skills to facilitate positive relationships with community agencies, staff, families, and program participants.
• You love working with kids. You enjoy creating amazing educational experiences to help them learn and grow.
• You are at least 21 years old and meet the requirements for the Department of Early Education and Care. You must have a certification from EEC.
• You will become First Aid and CPR certified within the first six months of employment.
• You will obtain Child Abuse Prevention Training within the first 60 days of employment, Bloodborne Pathogen Training, and Sexual Harassment Training within the first 60 days of employment.

Benefits

Why work at the Y?

The YMCA of Greater Boston is an incredible place to have a fulfilling career or enjoy part-time employment — all while we are supporting and strengthening our communities, because our community is our cause. When you join us in your career here, you can look forward to:

• Developing your leadership skills in a caring, challenging & diverse working environment
• Exploring a wide range of opportunities as you learn new skills and functions
• Shaping the future of young children while making a difference each day for our communities and each other
• Engaging in YMCA career training programs and working alongside those who have the same passion.
• A healthy work/life balance.