Toddler Teachers- Melrose Y Academy

• Our Teachers
• Keep safety of children as a first priority. Emphasize personal safety and emotional well-being with the children, families, and other staff at all times.
• 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 personal example, help to interpret the quality of 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. Are responsible for making sure that materials are ready for use and put away at the end of the day.

The Details

You will be working out of the YMCA Academy site. Programs take place Monday to Friday, with the typical program hours being 7:30am 5:30pm 40hrs/per week.

• Employee Benefits
• Competitive Salaries
• $1,000 Sign-on bonus
• 75% off the cost of Early Learning Child-care
• Health & Dental Coverage
• YMCA Retirement Fund (403b)
• Discounted Program Fees
• Free 2 Adult Family YMCA Membership

Qualifications

• and What we’re looking for:
• Present documentation of achieved degree from an accredited college or university in education or human services related field as defined by state licensing requirements.
• Verify a minimum of one (1) year (2,000 hours) of child-care experience.
• 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 a people person. You have good human relations skills to facilitate positive relationship 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 able to become First Aid and CPR certified within first six months of employment.
• You will obtain the Y’s Child Abuse Prevention Training prior to commencing your employment and Blood Born Pathogen Training, and Sexual Harassment Training within the first 30 days of employment.