Early Learning Classroom Teacher - YMCA of the North Shore (multiple locations)

🌟 Join Our Team as a Classroom Educator! 🌟

Are you passionate about nurturing young minds and making a meaningful difference in your community? ❤️📚 The YMCA of the North Shore is looking for a Classroom Educator who will bring energy, creativity, and compassion to our Early Learning Programs!

✨ What You’ll Do:
👶 Create a safe, inclusive, and fun environment where every child feels supported and encouraged.
📖 Develop and lead age-appropriate, engaging lesson plans that spark curiosity and growth.
🤝 Build strong, positive relationships with children, families, and fellow educators.
🧩 Embrace and celebrate diverse abilities and learning styles in your classroom.
🛠 Keep your classroom organized, safe, and full of enriching materials.
📢 Communicate openly with families, sharing daily updates and developmental milestones.
🌱 Mentor and model best practices for colleagues while growing your own professional skills.

✨ Why You’ll Love Working at the Y:
✅ Be part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.
✅ Enjoy supportive team culture and opportunities for growth and advancement.
✅ Access professional development and ongoing training.
✅ Make an impact in the lives of children and families every day!

If you’re caring, creative, and committed to helping every child shine, we’d love to meet you! 🌈🙌

Why Work at the Y?

Working at the YMCA means being part of a mission-driven organization that supports professional growth, community impact, and work-life balance. Our benefits include:

• Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and employer-funded life insurance for full-time staff

• Time Off: Generous paid time off, including 2 weeks of vacation, plus sick and personal days

• Retirement Plan: 12% company contribution to your retirement fund (fully vested, no match required)

• YMCA Membership: Free family membership and discounts on programs

• Professional Development: Ongoing training and advancement opportunities

• Supportive Environment: Be part of a collaborative team making a real difference

• Competitive Compensation: Fair and competitive pay and benefits package

📩 Apply today and start making a difference!

✨ What You’ll Bring to the Team:
✔️ Must be at least 18 years old.
✔️ High School Diploma or equivalent.
✔️ Meet Teacher qualifications as determined by the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (EEC).
✔️ A solid understanding of children’s growth and development—and the creativity to turn this knowledge into engaging, age-appropriate activities!

📝 Requirements Before You Start:
✅ Complete EEC fingerprinting prior to your first day.
✅ Keep all required documents and certifications current in your educator file.
✅ Complete all trainings, certifications, and program orientation following EEC and YMCA of the North Shore guidelines.
✅ Maintain current Infant/Child CPR & First Aid certification.

🏃‍♀️ Work Environment & Physical Demands:
💪 Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.
🔄 Comfortable bending, twisting, reaching, and transitioning between sitting (including sitting on the floor!) and standing.
🌤 Willing to spend time outdoors in all seasons.
⚡ Able to react quickly and appropriately to the unpredictable actions of young children.

The YMCA is committed to a nondiscrimination policy and equal opportunity for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religious creed, protected genetic information, national origin, ancest