EEC Certified Infant Toddler Teacher

Are you a EEC Certified Infant-Toddler Teacher? Are you passionate about creating an environment that fosters every child's development and potential? If so, then please consider applying and joining our Early Childhood Care team at the Boroughs Family Branch YMCA!

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

Job Type: Full-time Hourly

Schedule: 40 hours weekly position. Shifts between Monday-Friday from 8:00 am - 5:30 pm

Pay: Starting at $20.00/hour based on education, experience and certifications;

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.

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 full-time employees
• Able to participate in the 403(b) Retirement Savings Account immediately w/ both pre- & post-tax options
• 403(a) Retirement Account created for employees after the employee meets eligibility requirements and is fully vested. The YMCA of Central MA association will pay 12% of the employee's salary into the account.
• Access to YMCA facilities (gym, pool, ect.) for all full-time employees and their spouses and/ore dependents (similar to a family membership)
• 50% discount on YMCA programs including camp, swim lessons, childcare ect.

If this sounds like something you are qualified to do and want to apply, please submit your online application with your resume, and teacher certifications attached 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).

• Bachelor's/Associate Degree or CDA credentials that meets educational and experience qualifications established by DEEC, NAEYC, and QRIS.
• Possess EEC Infant and/or EEC Toddler 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.

• 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.

• Developing Self & Others: Develops self and supports others (e.g., staff, volunteers, members, program participants), both formally and informally, to achieve their highest potential.
• 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.
• Innovation: Creates and implements new and relevant approaches and activities that improve and expand the Y's work and impact in the community

• EEC Infanc and/or Toddler Teacher Certification