Early Learning Preschool Teacher- Melrose Y Academy

YMCA of Metro North • Melrose, MA

16h • $20 - $26 • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Early Learning Preschool Teacher to join our team at YMCA of Metro North Y Academy Melrose. This role is crucial in ensuring the delivery of high-quality and safe programs for young children. The teacher will be responsible for creating a nurturing and engaging learning environment, fostering children's development, and maintaining strong communication with parents and guardians. The program operates Monday to Friday, from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm, and we are looking for full-time Preschool Teachers.

Requirements

• 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.
• Detail oriented with excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to follow all regulations to make sure that children are happy, safe, and healthy.
• Good human relations skills to facilitate positive relationships with community agencies, staff, families, and program participants.
• Ability to become First Aid and CPR certified within the first six months of employment.
• Obtain the Y’s Child Abuse Prevention Training prior to commencing employment.
• Obtain Blood Born Pathogen Training within the first 30 days of employment.
• Obtain Sexual Harassment Training within the first 30 days of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Love working with kids.
• Enjoy creating amazing educational experiences to help them learn and grow.

Responsibilities

• 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).
• 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.
• Plan and implement age-appropriate curriculum that fosters children’s development.
• Provide 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.
• Use 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.

Benefits

• Great compensation
• $1,000 sign-on bonus
• Great salaries
• Benefits
• 403B
• Pension plan
• Free family YMCA membership
• Discount program for all family programming
• 75% off the Early Learning Child Care Tuition at one of our associated Y-Academy (for full-time employees)
• Competitive Salaries
• Health & Dental Coverage
• YMCA Retirement Fund (403b)
• Discounted Program Fees
• Free 2 Adult Family YMCA Membership

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level