YMCA of Greater Boston

Community health, child care, youth programs

Preschool Teacher

Early Childhood EducationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeRoxbury, Boston, MA, USA$21 - $31 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Be at least 21 years old and meet Department of Early Education and Care requirements, including EEC certification.
Obtain First Aid and CPR certification within the first six months of employment.
Complete Child Abuse Prevention, Bloodborne Pathogen, and Sexual Harassment training within the first 60 days of employment.
Follow applicable regulations to ensure children's safety, health, and well-being.
Build positive relationships with community agencies, staff, families, and program participants.

Responsibilities

Prioritize children's physical safety and emotional well-being with children, families, and staff.
Plan and implement age-appropriate curriculum that fosters children's development.
Provide differentiated instruction to meet individual classroom needs.
Conduct child assessments and provide feedback and recommendations to parents and caregivers.
Model YMCA character values for children, staff, and families.
Use positive, constructive behavior-management methods and ensure staff do the same.
Supervise children, support appropriate behavior, and guide transitions.
Collaborate with the co-teacher to design the classroom space and ensure materials are ready for use and put away at the end of the day.

Come join our talented team of Early Education Teachers at the YMCA of Greater Boston! We are seeking professional and engaging teachers for our Child Development Programs across the City and Suburban neighborhoods of Boston. The YMCA of Greater Boston provides excellent family-centered infant, toddler, preschool, and after school care. We are looking for EEC (Early Education and Care) certified teachers to enrich the lives of the children we serve.

Preschool Teacher Responsibilities:

Keep the safety of children as a first priority. Emphasize personal safety and emotional well-being with the children, families, and other staff.
Plans and implements age-appropriate curriculum that fosters children’s development.
Provides differentiated instruction to meet the individual needs of children in the classroom.
Conduct child assessments and provides feedback and recommendations to parents and caregivers.
Lead by example, help interpret the YMCA character values of children, staff, and families. Are positive healthy role models.
Uses positive and constructive methods of behavior management and ensures that all staff do the same.
Supervise children to ensure safety and appropriate behavior and guide transitions smoothly.
Collaborate with the co-teacher in the design of the classroom space. Responsible for making sure that materials are ready for use and put away at the end of the day.

Preschool Teacher Requirements:

You are detail oriented. You possess and utilize excellent organizational skills. You follow all regulations to make sure that children are happy, safe, and healthy.
You are mission driven. You are committed to carrying out the mission and goals of the YMCA.
You are a people person. You have good human relations skills to facilitate positive relationships with community agencies, staff, families, and program participants.
You love working with kids. You enjoy creating amazing educational experiences to help them learn and grow.
You are at least 21 years old and meet the requirements for the Department of Early Education and Care. You must have a certification from EEC.
You will become First Aid and CPR certified within the first six months of employment.
You will obtain Child Abuse Prevention Training within the first 60 days of employment, Bloodborne Pathogen Training, and Sexual Harassment Training within the first 60 days of employment.

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About the Company

YMCA of Greater Boston

Community health, child care, youth programs

The YMCA of Greater Boston runs a network of facilities and program sites that provide health and wellness programming, child care, summer camps, youth sports, teen leadership programs, workforce development, and community outreach in Massachusetts. Its programs work by offering membership-accessible activities and schedules across locations, enabling families and individuals to participate in fitness, child care, camps, sports leagues, leadership trainings, and job readiness services through on-site programs and community partnerships. The organization differentiates itself by being the largest social services provider in Massachusetts with a broad, integrated set of services focused on wellness, youth development, education, and employment in a community-based, nonprofit model. Its goal is to strengthen communities by improving health, developing young people, and expanding economic opportunity through accessible programs and support services.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Grant
Total funding: $40K
Headquarters: Boston, MA
Founded: 1851

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