Childcare Teacher

Old Colony YMCA • East Bridgewater, MA

2h

About The Position

The Old Colony YMCA is seeking a passionate and dedicated Child Care Teacher to create a safe, engaging, and nurturing environment where children can learn, grow, and thrive. The teacher leads enriching activities, supports children's development, and builds strong relationships with families while reflecting the YMCA values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility.

The role includes planning and leading age-appropriate curriculum aligned with EEC, NAEYC, and YMCA standards; maintaining children's safety and well-being; communicating with families; keeping required records; supporting nutrition and wellness initiatives that meet HEPA standards; and contributing to staff development, YMCA programs, and community engagement. The teacher also maintains a clean, organized, and welcoming program space.

Requirements

• Passion for working with children and families.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Commitment to creating inclusive and enriching learning experiences.
• Knowledge of early childhood education best practices and licensing standards.
• Be at least 21 years of age, or have a high school diploma or equivalent and meet EEC requirements for education and experience for Teacher.
• CPR/AED and First Aid certifications.
• Evidence of a physical examination within the last 12 months.
• Immunity for measles, mumps, and rubella.
• Ability to create and sustain a culture of excellence and work and thrive as part of a cohesive team.
• Ability to lift or move heavy equipment and clean when necessary.
• Strong oral communication skills for occasional public speaking responsibilities.
• Ability to sit, stand, bend, lift up to 75 pounds occasionally and 40 pounds frequently, and move intermittently during work hours.
• Ability to thoroughly understand Y-USA's three focus areas—Youth Development, Healthy Living, and Social Responsibility—and identify and meet the needs of the health seeker.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead age-appropriate curriculum and activities aligned with EEC, NAEYC, and YMCA standards.
• Create a positive, safe, and engaging classroom environment.
• Supervise children and ensure their safety and well-being at all times.
• Foster strong partnerships with families through regular communication and program updates.
• Maintain attendance, reports, and required documentation.
• Support nutrition and wellness initiatives that meet HEPA standards.
• Assist with staff training, meetings, and professional development.
• Help promote YMCA programs, events, and community engagement.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming program space.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED