Job Type Full-timeDescriptionIf you love children and are a team player/cause driven leader ready to spread the Y values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility to the future leaders of our community, then we would love for you to join our Y family located at the Boroughs Family Branch in Westborough!We are looking for talented individuals to join our team of dedicated, energetic, creative and caring Early Childhood Professionals.Position Summary:Under the supervision of the Lead Teacher, assists the classroom teacher in setting up and implementing daily curriculum which promotes social, cultural, educational, physical and emotional growth. Performs housekeeping chores as necessary. Provides a quality experience to children that focuses on the YMCA values.Essential Functions:
- Has knowledge of and maintains NAEYC and DEEC standards.
- Assists classroom teacher in implementing daily lesson/activity plans to support a developmentally appropriate curriculum.
- Greets parents and children and interacts with the children. Is aware of children's safety at all times.
- Makes and records observations of children.
- Maintains classroom and equipment.
- Change and feed children.
- Supervise outdoor play, handwashing, toileting.
- Is flexible to schedule changes.
- Attends and participates in family nights, staff meetings, staff training, and YMCA special events.
- Additional duties as required and assigned by a supervisor to support the overall mission of the YMCA and to ensure the success of the Child Care Department.
Qualifications:
- Meets educational and experience qualifications established by DEEC, NAEYC, and QRIS.
- At least 18 years of age.
- Must obtain, and keep current, certification in CPR, First Aid and Child Abuse Prevention.
- Previous experience working with children in a developmental setting preferred
Schedule: 40 hours weekly position. Monday-Friday from 8:30am-5:30pm.Pay: $17.00/hour with full benefit package to include, generous PTO, access to facilities, Medical, Dental, Disability, Life, Vision, & Pet Insurance, and ability to participate 403B Retirement Savings Plan. Also, once fully vested, the YMCA will pay into a retirement account for you!If this sounds like something you are qualified to do and want to apply, please submit your application today!About Us:The Y: We're for youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.The YMCA of Central Massachusetts provides an environment that reflects, respects, and celebrates our differences and the richness of diversity, resulting in strengthening the foundation of community through our pillars of youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.Salary Description $17.00/hour