Preschool Teacher

Old Colony YMCA • Plymouth, MA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Old Colony YMCA is seeking a Preschool Teacher for its Plymouth Branch. The Teacher plans and implements activities that support each child’s safety, enrichment, physical development, and learning. The role includes maintaining a positive learning environment and ensuring that classroom practices follow EEC regulations, NAEYC standards, and Old Colony YMCA policies. Lesson plans should reflect each child’s interests, abilities, needs, talents, cultural background, and individual learning style and pace. The Teacher also leads daily activities and oversees classroom arrangement and appearance. Full-time positions are hourly, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, with shifts scheduled between 6:45 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.

Requirements

• At least 18 years of age.
• EEC Certification.
• CPR/AED and First Aid certifications.
• Evidence of a physical examination within the last 12 months.
• Negative Mantoux TB test and immunity to measles, mumps, and rubella.
• Ability to create and sustain a culture of excellence and work effectively as part of a cohesive team.
• Ability to lift or move heavy equipment and clean when necessary.
• Ability to sit, stand, bend, lift approximately 40 pounds frequently, and move intermittently during work hours.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement activities that ensure children’s personal safety while providing enrichment, physical challenges, and learning experiences.
• Follow EEC regulations, NAEYC standards, and Old Colony YMCA policies, including Child and Youth Care, Child Guidance, and Health Care policies.
• Plan, develop, and implement curriculum in accordance with applicable regulations, standards, and YMCA policies.
• Tailor lesson plans to children’s interests, abilities, needs, talents, cultural diversity, and individual learning styles and pace.
• Lead daily activities and maintain classroom arrangement, appearance, and the overall learning environment.
• Uphold the employee code of conduct and ensure job responsibilities reflect the mission of Old Colony YMCA and the regulating agency.
• Clean when necessary and move or lift equipment as needed.

Benefits

• Free YMCA membership.
• Programming and child care discounts.
• Competitive salaries.
• Flexible hours.
• 70% paid medical and dental benefits.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Staff referral bonus.
• 10% employer-paid retirement plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed