EEC Certified Floating InfantToddler and Preschool Teacher (Full-Time)

Are you an EEC certified preschool teacher that is passionate about creating a welcoming environment that nurtures every childs potential and development If so then we would love for you to join our Y family located at the Boroughs Family Branch in Westborough!

Under the supervision of the Lead Teacher assists the classroom teacher in setting up and implementing daily curriculum which promotes social cultural educational physical and emotional growth. Performs housekeeping chores as necessary. Provides a quality experience to children that focuses on the YMCA values.

Job Duties:

• Has knowledge of and maintains NAEYC and DEEC standards.
• Assists classroom teacher in implementing daily lesson/activity plans to support a developmentally appropriate curriculum.
• Greets parents and children and interacts with the children. Is aware of childrens safety at all times.
• Makes and records observations of children.
• Maintains classroom and equipment.
• Change and feed children.
• Supervise outdoor play handwashing toileting.
• Is flexible to schedule changes.
• Attends and participates in family nights 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.

Qualifications:

• Meets educational and experience qualifications established by DEEC NAEYC and QRIS.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Must obtain and keep current certification in CPR First Aid and Child Abuse Prevention.
• Previous experience working with children in a developmental setting preferred

Job Type: Full-Time

Schedule: Monday-Friday from 8:30am-5:30pm.

Pay: $20.00 per hour. Plus full-time employee benefit package to include generous PTO access to facilities Medical Dental Disability Life Vision & Pet Insurance and ability to participate 403B Retirement Savings Plan. Also once fully vested the YMCA will pay into a retirement account for you!

Hiring Bonus--New hires for EEC Full-Time teaching positions will receive a $1000 bonus--of which $250 will be paid upon first 90 days of employment $250 at 180 days and $500 on 1st anniversary.

If this sounds like something you are qualified to do and want to apply please submit your online application with your resume/cover letter today!

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