Toddler Teachers- Melrose Y Academy

YMCA of Metro North • Melrose, MA

9d • $20 - $26 • Onsite

About The Position

YMCA of Metro North is hiring full-time Toddler Teachers at its Y Academy in Melrose, Massachusetts. The program operates Monday through Friday, typically from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and the role is scheduled for 40 hours per week, with staff hours dependent on program needs. Teachers help deliver a high-quality, safe early-learning program in accordance with YMCA policies, Massachusetts EEC licensing regulations, and QRIS standards. They plan and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum, support individual learning needs, assess and observe children, communicate with families, and maintain a safe, organized classroom. The hiring process includes an application and resume review, an interview for selected candidates, a CORI and SORI criminal background check, and reference checks.

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.
• At least one year (2,000 hours) of child-care experience.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, including the ability to follow regulations.
• Good human-relations skills for building 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.
• Complete the Y's Child Abuse Prevention Training before employment begins, and Blood Born Pathogen Training and Sexual Harassment Training within the first 30 days of employment.
• Submit an application and resume; candidates considered for hire must pass a CORI and SORI background check and provide four references.

Responsibilities

• Read and comply with YMCA policies, Massachusetts EEC licensing regulations, and QRIS standards.
• Ensure the safety and emotional well-being of children in their care, follow required group sizes and ratios, and accurately maintain attendance.
• Communicate with parents and guardians about children's experiences and progress, verbally and in writing, while maintaining confidentiality and using sensitivity and patience.
• Engage children through positive interactions, encouraging feedback, and open-ended questions, while following age-appropriate verbal interaction guidelines.
• Maintain organized learning centers with appropriate materials in labeled containers.
• Attend monthly team-planning meetings or additional meetings as needed.
• Conduct and record weekly child observations, including observations related to behavior or development concerns that may require early intervention with families.
• Maintain program operations in accordance with YMCA policies, state licensing regulations, and QRIS standards, including preparation for inspections and quality assessments.
• Plan and implement age-appropriate curriculum that fosters children's development and provide differentiated instruction for 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, promote appropriate behavior, and guide transitions smoothly.
• Collaborate with the co-teacher on classroom design and ensure materials are ready for use and put away at the end of the day.

Benefits

• $1,000 sign-on bonus.
• Competitive salaries.
• 75% off Early Learning Child-care tuition at an associated Y-Academy for full-time YMCA of Metro North employees.
• Health and dental coverage.
• YMCA Retirement Fund (403b) and a pension plan.
• Discounted program fees and a discount program for family programming.
• Free two-adult family YMCA membership.

What This Job Offers

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