Preschool Teacher

Preschool Teacher

Full-Time - 40 hours/week

Administrative Duties

• Follow policies and procedures of the Cambridge YMCA Childcare Program
• Be knowledgeable and adhere to EEC licensing regulations
• Attend monthly staff meetings
• Respect confidentiality of YMCA family and staff
• Attend continuing education trainings to complete 20 hours/year
• Run the day-to-day operations of the classroom

Planning Time (1 hr/week)

• Plan circles, activities, and how the classroom is going to look with the new curriculum.
• Create lesson plans a week in advance - all lesson plans need to be completed before the end of the day on Friday before the week starts.
• Meet with co-teachers regularly
• Write notes on children that are assigned to you
• Alongside Lead Teacher, decide on next theme with each other and provide and create an outline together to jump start a new theme

Environment

• Supervise volunteers
• Ensure a safe and healthy working environment (for children, parents and staff)
• Complete daily tasks assigned
• Participate in regular cleaning of materials and classroom spaces
• Maintain rotation of materials on a regular basis
• Keep the classroom clean and tidy.
• Make sure the office is clean and organized after each use.
• Create a culturally inclusive classroom environment with activities that support different cultures and backgrounds
• Keep the voice level in the classroom low. No shouting/yelling across the classroom (make sure all teachers are on the same level)
• Be truthful in all areas of work.

Teachers

• Support curriculum development
• Communicate specific behavior management for each child
• Communicate with teachers in an empathetic manner
• Create own lesson plan and communicate with other teachers with lesson planning

Program for Children

• Engage children as individuals in a way that allows them to grow at their own abilities
• Observe all children frequently
• Support children in their growth and development
• Complete progress reports every 6 months for each child assigned to you
• Communicate with children in an empathetic manner
• Use appropriate behavior guidance techniques for all children in the program
• Must handle difficult behaviors consistently and in a timely manner
• Discipline should be done within reason

Parents

• Maintain daily open communication with parents
• Communicate with parents in an empathetic and appropriate manner
• Keep track of children and communicate regularly with parents about their progress in the program
• Schedule and participate in parent conferences
• Complete program tours for new parents (when Director/Lead Teacher assigns it)
• Communicate child concerns and family needs to the preschool staff
• Comfortable with communicating child concerns with parents

Required Qualifications

• Minimum working 9 months in a preschool setting
• EEC Teacher Certification
• Familiarity of EEC regulations and guidelines
• Child and adult CPR/First Aid
• Complete 12 hour EEC Strong Start training

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to multitask
• Familiarity with developmentally appropriate practice
• Ability to work as a team and maintain positive relationships with staff, parents and children
• Coursework in Early Childhood Education
• Experience working with staff and families from diverse backgrounds

Benefits:

Pay $20-$25/hour (depending on experience and education)

• After 90 days eligible for medical and dental insurance
• Retirement - 11% after one year
• Three weeks vacation
• Free gym membership
• $200 sign-on bonus

Teachers must adhere to other duties as assigned by the Director.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Cambridge, MA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person