EEC Certified Preschool Teacher (Full-Time w/ Benefits)

YMCA
Hourly
$20.00
How to Apply
Apply Online
Resumes Accepted Until
Are you passionate about creating an environment that fosters every child's development and potential?
Job Description

EEC Certified Preschool teachers oversee the toddler/preschool classroom and implement 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 Valiente Drive, Westborough MA 

Job Type: Full-time Hourly

Schedule: 40 hours weekly position. Mondays-Fridays from 8am-5:30pm.

Pay: Starting at $20.00 per hour based of education, experience and certifications;

New hires for EEC teaching positions at the Boroughs Family Branch will get a $1000 bonus--of which will be paid in 3 installments; $250.00 upon immediate hire, $250.00 upon successful 90-day review, and $500.00 upon 180-day review.

Benefits:

  • Generous Paid Time Off
  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance available to full-time employees
  • Short-term & Long-term Disability Insurance, Life Insurance, & Pet Insurance optional to employees
  • Able to participate in 403(b) Retirement Savings Account immediately
  • 403(a) Retirement Fund created for employee after employee meets eligibility requirements is fully vested. The YMCA of Central MA Associate will pay 12% of an employee's salary into the account.
  • Access to YMCA facilities (gym, pool ect.) for all full-time employees and their spouses and/or dependents (similar to a family membership)
  • 50% discount on YMCA programs including camp, swim lessons ect.

If this sounds like something you are qualified to do and want to apply, please submit your online application with your resume 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
  • Bachelor's or an Associate Degree or CDA credentials that meets educational and experience qualifications established by DEEC, NAEYC, and QRIS.
  • Must hold active EEC Preschool Teacher certification.
  • Must obtain, and keep current, certification in CPR, First Aid, AED within 30 days of hire.
  • Previous experience working with children in a developmental setting preferred.
  • Able to plan, organize and implement age-appropriate/developmentally appropriate program activities and curriculum.
  • Previous experience with diverse populations and developing positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds preferred.
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 while maintaining classroom and equipment.
  • 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 required program records including attendance and medical records.
  • Attends and participates in staff meetings, staff training, and YMCA special events.
  • Additional duties assigned as necessary by the supervisor
Cause-Driven Leadership Competencies

Critical Thinking & Decision Making: Makes informed decisions based on logic, data, and sound judgment 

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 

Inclusion: Values all people for their unique talents, and takes an active role in promoting practices that support diversity, inclusion, and global work, as well as cultural competence

Required Certifications

- EEC Preschool Teacher Certification