NOW HIRING MULTIPLE EEC Teachers at all YMCA Early Learning Centers on Cape Cod!

• Falmouth Hospital Early Learning Center 
• North Falmouth Early Learning Center 
• Cotuit EEC Center

DISCOVER MORE THAN A JOB! DO WORK THAT MATTERS!

Imagine going to work knowing that what you do each day positively affects the lives of the people in your community. Enjoy a career with a future and the opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of those around you.

OUR CULTURE:
Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provide a safe and nurturing environment for students.
• Plan, organize, and facilitate the infant/toddler program.
• Engage in playful activities that encourage development in the classroom.
• Teach children about their bodies, emotions, and relationships by modeling and interacting with them.
• Supervise children during outdoor playtime.
• Answer parents' questions about their children's progress.
• Recruit, hire, train, support, schedule, supervise, evaluate & develop, staff, complying with applicable laws and regulations.
• Ensure all documentation is forwarded to EHS/HS Education Director and/or human resources.
• Arrange and facilitate regular meetings with staff and provide mandated training and updates to policies and procedures.
• Monitor, evaluate and provide training of classroom volunteers.
• Attend case management meetings, consultations, and staff meetings as necessary.
• Observe children and provide suggestions for behavior management and education programming to meet the individual needs of all children.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s degree in child development, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Child Guidance, Human Services, Nursing, Psychology, Physical Education, Recreation, Child Psychology, the Arts, Social Work, Sociology, or Childcare. Meet Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) requirements as a Director II and Large Group School Age Program Administrator. CPR and First Aid certifications required.

• At least one-year experience in one of the following areas: early childhood education, child health, mental health, or fields of disabilities services
• At least one-year experience as a preschool or infant/toddler teacher or supervisor.
• Two years’ related experience preferred as a coordinator or supervisor of childcare programs.
• Two years’ demonstrated experience in budget management, staff supervision, and training and program development.
• Prefer experience with Head Start.
• Experience with connecting to community resources and parent involvement in early ed programs.
• Experience with early education licensing standards as well as standards of other regulatory bodies preferred.
• Experience with Developmentally Appropriate Practice, cultural diversity, and inclusion.
• Experience working in Bilingual settings (Spanish/English) preferred.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?!

• Free Y Membership
• Employee discount for child care costs.
• Paid training and Tuition assistance at Cape Cod Community College.
• Medical, dental, and life insurance.
• Retirement plans 401K/403b
• Housing assistance throughout 2024 if you qualify.
• 11 paid holidays.
• 3 weeks paid vacation.
• accrued sick time.
• Growth opportunities