Part-time Afternoon Closing Teacher
About The Position
The Part-Time Afternoon Teacher/Closing Teacher supports a safe, welcoming, engaging, and nurturing environment for children enrolled in the Attleboro Norton YMCA’s childcare program. This position works primarily during the afternoon hours and plays an important role in helping children successfully transition through the end of their day. Responsibilities include engaging with children, supporting classroom activities, communicating positively with families during pick-up, assisting classroom staff, and helping ensure the center is safely and properly closed each evening. This position may be a great fit for a retired teacher, college student studying education or a related field, or someone who enjoys working with children and is looking for a consistent part-time afternoon schedule.
Requirements
- Must meet applicable Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) requirements for the position.
- Education and experience must meet applicable EEC requirements based on the role and age group served.
- Must maintain required CPR and First Aid certification.
- Must understand and comply with applicable EEC licensing regulations and YMCA policies.
- Must complete required child abuse prevention and mandated reporter training.
- Must complete required annual professional development and staff training.
- Must demonstrate the YMCA values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.
- Must be dependable and consistently available to work the scheduled 3:00 PM–6:00 PM closing shift.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience working with children in a childcare, school, camp, recreation, or similar setting preferred.
- Ability to build positive relationships with children, families, coworkers, and volunteers.
- Demonstrates reliability and the ability to work independently while contributing to a strong team environment.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Responsibilities
- Support the Lead Teacher and classroom team with afternoon programming and classroom activities.
- Actively engage with children through play, conversation, learning activities, outdoor activities, and other age-appropriate experiences.
- Develop positive, supportive relationships with each child and promote social-emotional development, confidence, and positive behavior.
- Maintain active supervision of children at all times and follow all YMCA and EEC health and safety requirements.
- Assist with afternoon snacks, classroom transitions, clean-up, and preparation for dismissal.
- Create a warm and welcoming experience for parents and caregivers during afternoon pick-up.
- Communicate relevant information to families within the scope of the position and refer questions or concerns to the appropriate teacher or supervisor when necessary.
- Ensure children are released only to authorized individuals and that required sign-out procedures are followed.
- Assist with combining classrooms or groups at the end of the day in accordance with required staff-to-child ratios and program procedures.
- Help maintain a clean, organized, safe, and welcoming classroom environment.
- Complete assigned end-of-day classroom and center closing responsibilities.
- Conduct a final check of assigned areas to ensure children have been safely picked up and classrooms are appropriately secured.
- Ensure materials, equipment, and program spaces are properly stored and secured at the end of the day.
- Follow established procedures for securing doors, lights, equipment, and designated areas of the center.
- Immediately report safety concerns, incidents, injuries, facility concerns, or unusual circumstances to the appropriate supervisor.
- Understand and comply with all requirements related to Massachusetts mandated reporter responsibilities.
- Follow all YMCA policies, procedures, child protection standards, and EEC requirements.
- Participate in required staff meetings, training, and professional development.
- Model and demonstrate the YMCA values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.
- Contribute to a positive workplace by demonstrating teamwork, flexibility, professionalism, and enthusiasm.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
