Teacher - Floater

About the role

This position is responsible for the planning, execution and overall operation of a high-quality Early Learning classroom which will include promoting YMCA core values and encourage lifelong learning.

Responsibilities

• Provides community leadership for family/child development, leadership collaborations
• Demonstrate high quality member service to both internal and external program participants, families, members, and volunteers to ensure member involvement, service and retention
• Directly supervises program participants, teacher assistants and volunteers in accordance with the organization's policies, EEC regulations, applicable laws and NAEYC criteria
• Plans, assigns, and directs staff and volunteer work
• Monitor and communicate with supervisor all staff related EEC, NAEYC, and South Shore YMCA requirements
• Builds relationships with and among families and members, responds to inquiries and solves problems
• Creates a supportive community environment, assists in recruiting and engaging new families, and connects families to the YMCA’s cause

Qualifications

• Completion or in process of attaining a Bachelor’s degree from a community college or university in Early Education, or related field is preferred
• Minimum of teacher qualifications from the Department of Early Education and Care (EEC)
• Knowledge and experience with the Department of Early Education and Care regulations, QRIS Standards and National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
• The ability to develop positive, effective working relationships with staff, children & families, volunteers, school administrators, members, community leaders and other agencies are critical to this position
• Effective teaching skills, the ability to implement methods to address and follow up with family needs/concerns in a positive and professional way reflecting an attitude that values diversity