Lead Teacher - Cape Ann YMCA -$1,000 sign on bonus - Cape Ann YMCA

• Paid training and development
  
• Advancement and growth opportunities within our seven YMCA locations.
  
• Free YMCA membership and employee discounts on programs.
  
• Health and dental insurance for full-time employees.
  
• 2 weeks paid vacation and generous paid sick and personal time for full-time staff.
  
• Retirement fund with 12% company contribution (once vested/no match required).
  
• Employer-funded life insurance.
  

As an Early Learning lead teacher at this newly opened center, you will help create a warm, caring, and nurturing environment for children and families, develop and implement an age-appropriate curriculum, and guide children through their daily activities encouraging learning and development. On a regular day, you will develop and lead exciting classroom activities, engage children in play-based learning throughout the center's creative learning spaces, and assist each child to mature cognitively and develop social skills as they interact with one another. At the Y, we've invested in providing resources like Kaymbu, a leading education software that allows for efficient communication, electronic developmental assessments, and curriculum planning. You will have the flexibility and resources to create a curriculum designed to your students' needs and interests. Additionally, you will provide quality care inside and outside of the classroom while meeting state standards and maintaining the health and safety of the participants in our program.

As a member of our team, you and your loved ones can benefit from various 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!

As a leading employer of Early Education professionals throughout North Shore now is a particularly exciting time to join our team! At the Y we've created something in which you can truly see the impact we make on the people we serve every day because making a difference is our business. To learn more about our Early Learning Programs click here !

Qualifications

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 in 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
• Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
• Must hold EEC Lead Teacher certification for Preschool
• For the sign-on bonus, you will receive $500 after 60 days and 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.