Teacher (full time)

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Old Colony YMCA has brought people together in communities throughout Massachusetts for 130 years and counting! This is a place where people of all ages, genders, religions, cultures, and beliefs can come together to learn from each other, get healthy, and find strength.

If you enjoy working with children and helping to provide a fun, safe, and educational environment where you can make a difference, then this may be the position for you. We want children to be innovative, creative, try new things, laugh, play, make friends, and build lasting relationships with caring adult ROLE MODELS LIKE YOU.

Our childcare center is seeking qualified workers to help monitor and lead activities throughout the day. This role will help you develop skills beneficial for your personal growth and future careers in child development.

We are looking to employ an Assistant Teacher at our Plymouth branch (2 Greenside Way South).

Hours vary from 6:45am to 5:30pm.

Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Child Care Teacher, the Assistant Teacher will assist in supervising the program and ensuring a safe, healthy, and constructive environment for all children. All responsibilities should reflect the mission and beliefs of the Old Colony Y.

Program Responsibilities

• Understand and ensure compliance with EEC regulations and Old Colony Y policies (Child and Youth Care, Child Guidance, Health Care).
• Assist in implementing the curriculum in accordance with EEC regulations, NAEYC standards, and YMCA policies.
• Help with daily activities, classroom setup, appearance, and overall learning environment.
• Maintain proper behavior of children, adhering to YMCA Child Guidance and Child Care Policies.

Requirements

• Minimum age of 16 years.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• CPR/AED and First Aid certifications required.
• Physical examination within the last 12 months.
• Ability to foster a culture of excellence and work well as part of a team.

What We Offer

Free YMCA membership, programming, and childcare discounts, competitive salaries, flexible hours, 70% paid medical/dental benefits, tuition reimbursement, staff referral bonus, part-time & full-time positions, 10% employer-paid retirement plan.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Education and Training
• Industry: Non-profit Organizations

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