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Do you enjoy guiding children to reaching their highest potential? If so, please consider applying and joining or EEC team!
Job Description
We are looking for talented individuals to join our team of dedicated, energetic, creative and caring Early Childhood Professionals.
The successful candidate will provide direction for the toddler/preschool classroom and implements curriculum which promotes social, cultural, educational, physical and emotional growth--providing a quality experience to children and parents that focuses on the YMCA values of honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring.
Location: Boroughs Family Branch YMCA, 4 Valente Drive, Westborough MA 01581
Job Type: Full-time Hourly
Schedule: 40 hours weekly position. Monday-Friday from 9am-6pm.
Pay: Starting at $20.00 per hour for a qualified teacher
Benefits:
- Generous paid time off policy
- Access to YMCA facilities for Full-Time Employees and their spouses and/or dependents (similar to a family membership)
- 50% off YMCA programs (e.g. camp, swim lessons ect.)
- Medical, Dental, Disability, Life, Vision, & Pet Insurance available for employees
- Ability to participate 403B Retirement Savings Plan with no eligibility requirements!
- Also, once fully vested and meeting eligibility requirements, the YMCA of Central MA association will pay into a retirement account for you!
New hires for EEC teaching positions at the Boroughs Family Branch will get a $1000 bonus--of which, $500 will be paid immediately and $500 upon a successful 90-day review.
If this sounds like something you are qualified to do and want to apply, please submit your online application with resume/cover letter today!
About Us:
The Y: We’re for youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.
The YMCA of Central Massachusetts provides an environment that reflects, respects, and celebrates our differences and the richness of diversity, resulting in strengthening the foundation of community through our pillars of youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The YMCA of Central Massachusetts is made up of our 6 branches throughout Worcester County: Central Community Branch (Worcester, MA), Greendale Family Branch (Worcester, MA), Boroughs Family Branch (Westborough, MA), Montachusett Community Branch (Fitchburg, MA), Leominster Community Branch (Leominster, MA), and Tri Community Branch (Southbridge, MA).
Qualifications
- Associate/ Bachelor's Degree or CDA credentials that meets educational and experience qualifications established by DEEC, NAEYC, and QRIS.
- Possesses EEC Toddler/Preschool/Assistant Teacher certification.
- Must obtain, and keep current, certification in CPR, First Aid.
- Previous experience working with children in a developmental setting preferred.
- Ability to plan, organize and implement age-appropriate/developmentally appropriate program activities and curriculum.
- Previous experience with diverse populations. Ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds.
Essential Functions
- Has knowledge of and maintains NAEYC and DEEC standards.
- Designs and implements daily lesson/activity plans to support a developmentally appropriate curriculum.
- Supervises the children, classroom, Teacher Assistants, and all activities.
- Ensures care and safety of children.
- Makes ongoing, systematic observations and evaluations of each child according to the required schedule.
- Conducts parent conferences, and maintains positive relationships and effective communication with parents. Engages parents' participation in the program.
- Maintains classroom and equipment.
- Maintains required program records including attendance and medical records.
- Attends and participates in staff meetings, staff training, and YMCA special events.
- Additional duties as required and assigned by a supervisor to support the overall mission of the YMCA and to ensure the success of the Child Care Department.
Cause-Driven Leadership Competencies
- Engaging Community: Builds bridges with others in the community to ensure the Y's work is community-focused and welcoming of all, providing community benefit
- Inclusion: Values all people for their unique talents, and takes an active role in promoting practice that support diversity, inclusion, and global work, as well as cultural competence
- Developing Self & Others: Develops self and supports others (e.g. staff, volunteers, members, program participants), both formally and informally, to achieve their highest potential
- Emotional Maturity: Demonstrates ability to understand and manage emotions effectively in all situations
Required Certifications
- Infant/Toddler or Preschool EEC Certification required
- First Aid/CPR/AED certification required within 30 days of hire