EEC Teacher, Preschool - Part Time

West Suburban YMCA•Newton, MA

About The Position

The West Suburban YMCA is hiring a part-time Preschool Teacher for its Preschool Department. The teacher supports the YMCA’s work in youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility by directing children in the classroom and implementing the program curriculum. The role provides a quality experience for children and parents, with a focus on children’s achievement and belonging and on building relationships among children and within families. The position’s schedule is based on program needs and falls between 10 a.m. and 5:15 p.m. The YMCA describes its culture as inclusive, fun, welcoming, and supportive, and offers a free membership. Pay is $17.00–$24.00 per hour, depending on education, certification, and experience. Members are described as the heart of the organization, and meeting their needs and wants is everyone’s primary responsibility. The YMCA welcomes people of any age, race, gender, religion, heritage, economic circumstance, or physical ability.

Requirements

EEC Teacher Certificate.
At least 18 years of age.
If the candidate has completed 3 college credits in Child Development coursework: at least 9 months of supervised work experience.
Alternatively, at least 3 months of supervised work experience with an associate’s or bachelor’s degree in a related field.
Alternatively, at least 6 months of supervised work experience with a bachelor’s degree in an unrelated field.
CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications within 30 days of hire.
Ability to plan, organize, and implement age-appropriate and developmentally appropriate program activities.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability and proven record of reporting to work regularly and punctually.
Previous experience with diverse populations and ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds.
Understand that the YMCA is a public accommodation committed to inclusion and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Responsibilities

Implement curriculum within established guidelines.
Create and submit weekly curriculum plans in advance according to the director’s instructions.
Nurture children through purposeful programming focused on achievement, belonging, and relationships among children and within families.
Supervise children, the classroom, and all activities, including appropriate ADA accommodations, while following procedures and standards.
Assist the Lead Teacher with ongoing, systematic observations and evaluations of each child.
Cultivate positive relationships with parents, conduct parent conferences, and maintain effective communication with parents.
Engage parents as volunteers and connect them to the YMCA.
Maintain the program site and equipment.
Assist in preparing the classroom for activities.
Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for educational activities.
Work effectively with students from diverse cultural, economic, and ability backgrounds.
Maintain required program records.
Attend and participate in family nights, program activities, staff meetings, and staff training.
Perform other duties as assigned.