Little Hornets Teacher

Do you have a passion for nurturing young children during their most important years of growth and development? The Hockomock Area YMCA is seeking a caring, energetic, and dedicated Infant/Toddler Teacher to join our Little Hornets Early Learning Center team.

As an Infant/Toddler Teacher, you will play a vital role in creating a safe, warm, and engaging environment where children can explore, learn, and thrive. Working closely with families and fellow educators, you will help build a strong foundation for lifelong learning while supporting each child's unique developmental journey.

This is a full-time position that follows the public school calendar and operates approximately 10 months per year.

Essential Functions

• Create a nurturing, safe, and stimulating classroom environment that supports the social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development of infants and toddlers.
• Provide attentive supervision and responsive care to ensure the safety and well-being of all children.
• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities and learning experiences that encourage curiosity, exploration, and growth.
• Prepare weekly lesson plans and maintain daily communication with families regarding their child's activities, milestones, and needs.
• Build positive, collaborative relationships with parents and guardians through ongoing communication and partnership.
• Support children during enrichment activities, special events, and program-wide initiatives.
• Observe and document children's developmental progress and complete written assessments and family conferences at least twice annually.
• Participate in staff meetings, professional development opportunities, YMCA events, and childcare family engagement activities.
• Foster positive behavior and social-emotional development using YMCA and program-approved behavior management practices.
• Maintain compliance with all YMCA policies, health and safety procedures, and EEC licensing regulations.
• Contribute to a positive, supportive team environment dedicated to providing exceptional care and early childhood education.

• EEC Teacher Certification required.
• Minimum age of 18 years old.
• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field preferred.
• At least one year of experience working with infants and/or toddlers in an early childhood setting required.
• Experience in a licensed childcare center preferred.
• Must obtain CPR and First Aid certifications within 30 days of hire.
• Strong understanding of child development and developmentally appropriate practices for infants and toddlers.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with children, families, and colleagues.
• Demonstrated ability to create and implement engaging, age-appropriate learning experiences.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team while maintaining a positive, nurturing classroom environment.
• Commitment to YMCA values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.