Infant Teachers! Melrose Y Academy!

YMCA of Metro North•Melrose, MA

9d•$20 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

The Infant Teacher works at the YMCA of Metro North Y Academy in Melrose, supporting the Infant, Toddler, and Preschool Program. The program aims to deliver high-quality, safe services and operates Monday through Friday. Staff hours depend on program needs; the posting identifies a need for full-time Infant Teachers and describes a typical schedule of 40 hours per week, with program hours listed as 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (An earlier section lists program hours as 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.) Teachers prioritize children’s safety and emotional well-being, plan and implement age-appropriate curriculum, differentiate instruction, assess children’s development, and communicate with families. They maintain classroom learning materials and records, work with co-teachers, and follow YMCA policies, Massachusetts EEC licensing regulations, and Quality Rating System standards. The role includes monthly or as-needed team-planning meetings and supporting annual licensing inspections and quality assessments. Applicants submit an application and resume. The hiring process may include an interview, CORI and SORI criminal background checks, and four reference checks. Candidates must have the required education and childcare experience, and complete or obtain specified certifications and trainings on the stated timelines.

Requirements

Document an achieved degree from an accredited college or university in education or a human-services-related field, as defined by state licensing requirements.
Verify at least one year (2,000 hours) of childcare experience.
Demonstrate attention to detail and strong organizational skills, and follow applicable regulations.
Have good human-relations skills to build positive relationships with community agencies, staff, families, and program participants.
Be able to obtain First Aid and CPR certification within the first six months of employment.
Complete the Y’s Child Abuse Prevention Training before starting employment.
Complete Blood Born Pathogen Training and Sexual Harassment Training within the first 30 days of employment.

Responsibilities

Follow YMCA policies, Massachusetts EEC licensing regulations, and Quality Rating System standards.
Ensure the safety and emotional well-being of children in the teacher’s care, maintain required group ratios, and accurately record attendance.
Communicate with parents and guardians about children’s experiences and progress, in writing and verbally, while maintaining confidentiality and sensitivity.
Engage children with positive feedback and open-ended questions, using age-appropriate verbal interactions.
Maintain organized classroom learning centers and ensure materials are prepared for use and put away at the end of the day.
Attend monthly or as-needed team-planning meetings.
Conduct and record weekly child observations and document concerns about behavior or development that may require early intervention with families.
Operate the program in accordance with YMCA policies, licensing regulations, and Quality Rating System standards, and help prepare for audits, inspections, and quality assessments.
Plan and implement age-appropriate curriculum that fosters children’s development.
Differentiate instruction to meet children’s individual needs.
Conduct child assessments and provide feedback and recommendations to parents and caregivers.
Model YMCA character values and use positive, constructive behavior-management methods.
Supervise children, guide appropriate behavior, and support smooth transitions.
Collaborate with the co-teacher on classroom design and preparation of materials.