Certified Infant/Toddler Teacher - YMCA of the North Shore -$1,000 sign on bonus

HIGHER STARTING SALARIES, AMAZING BENEFITS PACKAGE, PAID TRAINING, AND TUITION REIMBURSEMENT!!!

Starting pay at $19 - pay scale based on experience! Monday - Friday Schedule!!

Why work for the Y? As a leading employer of Early Education professionals on the North Shore, the Y offers more than competitive pay and benefits! We also provide...

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  Paid training and development

  
  
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  Advancement and growth opportunities within our seven YMCA locations.

  
  
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  Free YMCA membership and employee discounts on programs.

  
  
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  Health and dental insurance for full-time employees.

  
  
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  2 weeks paid vacation in addition to generous paid sick and personal time for full-time staff.

  
  
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  Retirement fund with 12% company contribution (once vested/no match required).

  
  
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  Employer-funded life insurance.

  
  
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  Salaries range from $19 - $25 depending on experience, position, and qualifications.

  
  

As a member of our team you and your loved ones can benefit from a wide variety of health and wellness programs including free swim and group exercise classes, discounts on childcare and camp, and access to splash parks, teen centers, sports programs, and more!

Are you interested in a new opportunity that allows you to explore your passion for working with children while engaging in professional teaching practices? Now more than ever, dedicated and nurturing individuals are needed to support Early Education and Childcare around the North Shore. Consider the YMCA, where youth development and healthy living are our priorities! With new and expanded Teaching qualifications through the Department of Early Education & Care (EEC), there is ample opportunity to invest in your future by engaging in what you love to do!

As an Infant or Toddler teacher, you will provide an environment rich for the nurturing and development of children. You will have an important role of introducing our families to the center and the kind of quality care the Y provides. On a regular day, you will support the needs of each child through a consistent daily schedule, implementing curriculum, and building social skills with peers. Infant and Toddler Teachers will have an overall focus on prioritizing the needs of the children while implementing policies and practices that ensure the well-being of our participants and follow local and state safety guidelines.

At the Y, classrooms are newly furnished with access to developmentally appropriate and recommended teaching tools and materials. Our new center is filled with natural light, creative learning spaces, newly designed playground areas for outdoor exploration, and multiple enrichment programs including swimming, gymnastics, sports, and more! With strong and abundant curriculum resources, staff are sure to feel supported and inspired. Teachers at our Early Learning Center are consistent, accountable, and communicate effectively with parents and staff. To thrive in this role, you must have a strong understanding of the growth and development of children, the ability to work independently and lead a scheduled curriculum, and the desire to be part of a small team of passionate educators

To thrive in this position, you must be compassionate and have a thorough understanding of child growth and development. You can create authentic connections with families and children and enjoy celebrating daily achievements. To succeed in this position you must be consistent, accountable, and value a team-oriented culture.

• Must be 18 years or older with a high school diploma or equivalent minimum education
• EEC certification preferred but not required
• Pay range depends on experience and certifications.
• For the sign-on bonus, you will receive $500 after 60 days and you will receive another $500 after 6 months of employment if you are EEC certified.

The YMCA is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religious creed, protected genetic information, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or veteran's status.