Infant Teachers! Melrose Y Academy!

We offer great compensation (PAY!) and Benefits

at the Y, we offer great salaries, benefits, a 403B and a pension plan. PLUS, you get a free family YMCA membership, and discount program for all family programming! Plus, our culture is collaborative and fun!!!

In order to continue to support working parents, you will receive 75% off the Early Learning Child Care Tuition at one of our associated Y-Academy sites.

YMCA of Metro North Y Academy Melrose is located at 106 Main Street, Melrose! Right across from Pine Banks Park...

Hiring Process

Potential Infant Teachers must submit an application and resume. Your application materials will be reviewed, and we will determine if you would be a strong candidate for the Y Academy Stoneham. If so, we will contact you for an interview. If you are a candidate for hire, we will run a Criminal Background check (CORI and SORI) and check four references. Once your background is clear and your references are excellent, we will offer you a position to work at our Y Academy Infant, Toddler and Preschool Program.

The Program runs from 7

30am am to 5:30 pm. Staff hours are dependent upon program needs but we need Full-time Infant Teachers!!

Our goal is to ensure excellence in the delivery of high quality and safety for all programs.

• Essential Functions
• Read and be accountable for YMCA Policies, State Licensing Body (MA EEC) regulations, and Quality Rating System standards (QRIS).
• Ensure the safety of each child in your direct care group at all times. Adhere to small group/ratio established by licensing regulations. Accurately maintain attendance of the children in your care.
• Communicate effectively and timely with parents/guardians regarding children's program experience, progress (written as well as verbal). Maintain confidentiality, use sensitivity, and patience at all times.
• Provide quality Adult/Child interactions through engagement, positive and encouraging feedback, and asking open-ended questions. Maintain age appropriate verbal interaction guidelines at all times; exercising patience.
• Ensure that centers are maintained with quality learning materials, organized accordingly in labeled containers associated with appropriate Learning Center.
• Attend team-planning meetings monthly or more as needed.
• Conduct/record weekly child observations as well as any related to child behavior concerns or development that may require early intervention with parent/guardian(s).