Toddler Teachers- Melrose Y Academy

YMCA of Metro North; Melrose (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$1,000 Sign-on bonus

75% off child-care

Discounted program fees

Free YMCA membership

Job summary

YMCA of Metro North Y Academy Melrose is hiring a Toddler Day Care Lead Teacher for full‑time hours from 7:30am to 5:30pm, Monday through Friday, at 106 Main Street, Melrose, MA. The position offers competitive pay, a $1,000 sign‑on bonus, and generous benefits including 75% off child-care and a free family YMCA membership.

You must have a degree in education or human services and at least 2,000 hours of child-care experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education or human services field required per licensing guidelines.
• Minimum 2,000 hours (1 year) of child-care experience.
• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills to ensure safe, happy children.
• People skills to build positive relationships with families and staff.
• Passion for working with kids and supporting their growth.
• Must obtain First Aid and CPR certification within 6 months of employment.
• Complete Child Abuse Prevention, Bloodborne Pathogen and Harassment trainings within required timelines.

Responsibilities

• Read and follow YMCA policies, MA EEC regulations, and QRIS standards.
• Ensure child safety and accurate attendance within licensing ratios.
• Communicate with parents about children's progress with confidentiality.
• Provide engaging, age-appropriate interactions and positive guidance.
• Maintain learning centers and prepare materials for daily activities.
• Attend monthly team planning meetings and record weekly observations.
• Support classroom setup with the co-teacher and ensure supplies are ready.

Skills

Child care experience

First Aid & CPR

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Relationship building

Safety awareness

Early learning

Education

Bachelor's degree in education or human services related field

Job description

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Toddler Teachers- Melrose Y Academy

Toddler Day Care Lead Teacher/106 Full Time Education 106 Main Street, Melrose, MA, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1549

Salary Range: $20.00 To $26.00 Hourly

Come and join our team! $1,000 sign-on Bonus!

We offer great compensation (PAY!) and Benefits: at the Y, we offer great salaries, benefits, a 403B and a pension plan. PLUS, you get a free family YMCA membership, and discount program for all family programming! Plus, our culture is collaborative and fun!!!

Employee benefit for full-time YMCA of Metro North employees will receive 75% off the Early Learning Child Care Tuition at one of our associated Y-Academy.

YMCA of Metro North Y Academy Melrose is located at 106 Main street Melrose. Right across from Pine Banks Park!

The Program runs from 7:30am am to 5:30 pm. Staff hours are dependent upon program needs but we need full-time Toddler Teachers!!

Our goal is to ensure excellence in the delivery of high quality and safety for all programs.

Essential Functions

• Read and be accountable for YMCA Policies, State Licensing Body (MA EEC) regulations, and Quality Rating System standards (QRIS).
• Ensure the safety of each child in your direct care group at all times. Adhere to small group/ratio established by licensing regulations. Accurately maintain attendance of the children in your care.
• Communicate effectively and timely with parents/guardians regarding children's program experience, progress (written as well as verbal). Maintain confidentiality, use sensitivity, and patience at all times.
• Provide quality Adult/Child interactions through engagement, positive and encouraging feedback, and asking open-ended questions. Maintain age appropriate verbal interaction guidelines at all times; exercising patience.
• Ensure that centers are maintained with quality learning materials, organized accordingly in labeled containers associated with appropriate Learning Center.
• Attend team-planning meetings monthly or more as needed.
• Conduct/record weekly child observations as well as any related to child behavior concerns or development that may require early intervention with parent/guardian(s).
• Maintain operation of the program consistent with YMCA policies, state licensing regulations and Quality Rating System standards and initiatives in preparing for annual audits (state licensing inspections and quality assessments).

Our Teachers

• Keep safety of children as a first priority. Emphasize personal safety and emotional well-being with the children, families, and other staff at all times.
• 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 personal example, help to interpret the quality of 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. Are responsible for making sure that materials are ready for use and put away at the end of the day.

The Details

You will be working out of theYMCA Academysite. Programs take place Monday to Friday, with the typical program hours being 7:30am 5:30pm 40hrs/per week.

Employee Benefits

• $1,000 Sign-on bonus
• 75% off the cost of Early Learning Child-care
• Discounted Program Fees
• Free 2 Adult Family YMCA Membership

Qualifications and What we’re looking for:

• Present documentation of achieved degree from an accredited college or university in education or human services related field as defined by state licensing requirements.
• Verify a minimum of one (1) year (2,000 hours) of child-care experience.
• 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 a people person. You have good human relations skills to facilitate positive relationship 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 able to become First Aid and CPR certified within first six months of employment.
• You will obtain the Y’s Child Abuse Prevention Training prior to commencing your employment and Blood Born Pathogen Training, and Sexual Harassment Training within the first 30 days of employment.