FLOATING PRESCHOOL ASSISTANT TEACHER
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Job overview
YWCA Central Massachusetts is hiring a FLOATING PRESCHOOL ASSISTANT TEACHER. The Floating Assistant Teacher at YWCA Central Massachusetts supports classroom programming, ensures a culturally sensitive, inclusive environment, and upholds health and safety standards while collaborating with families, co‑workers, and the Lead Teacher.
Key focus areas include Assist in planning, implementing and maintaining Teaching Strategies Gold, Supervise children in play and structured activities, and Maintain a safe and clean environment for children and perform light housekeeping duties.
Successful candidates bring Maintain Health And Safety Certification, CPR Certification, and First Aid Certification. Important skills include Computer Skills, Work With Families And Children Of Diverse Cultural Backgrounds, Relate With Co-Workers/Parents In A Cooperative And Positive Manner, Work With Diverse Families And Children, and Cooperative And Positive Relations. Preferred (not required): Teaching Strategies Gold, Supervise Children, Maintain Safe And Clean Environment, and Light Housekeeping.
Skills & qualifications
Skills
Qualifications
Benefits
Full job description
Salary Range $17.00 - $20.00 Hourly
Level Experienced
Position Type Full Time
Job Shift Day
Education Level High School
Travel Percentage None
Category Education
Description
Work at YWCA Central MA and make an impact! Enjoy great benefits and a mission you can believe in!
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$1,000 sign on bonus
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3 weeks’ paid vacation + 3 personal days
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13 paid holidays
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Additional paid time off at the end of the year closure
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Accelerate your career growth and opportunities with FREE EEC Education after 1 year of employment
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Additional Perks:
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Free Fitness membership to ALL employees. You can add your household for a small monthly fee!
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Up to 50% Childcare discount to direct childcare workers
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Health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance and long-term disability coverage.
Job Title: Floating Assistant Teacher Reports to: Lead Teacher
Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm
Job Summary:
Manage ongoing programming in assigned classroom(s) in a professional and confidential manner and in a way which incorporates the developmental/culturally sensitive philosophy of the Center and creates an inclusive learning environment to ensure the highest quality of care for children. Meet compliance with the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) standards and Department of Early Education and Care (DEEC), and Massachusetts health and safety regulations.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- None
Duties/Responsibilities:
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Assist in planning, implementing and maintaining Teaching Strategies Gold and creating an environment where children can learn and grow at their own pace, interact comfortably with adults, and have opportunity to participate in individual and group (small and large) activities as appropriate to program area.
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Supervise children in play and structured activities.
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Maintain a safe and clean environment for children; perform light housekeeping duties as needed.
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Greet Parents daily; communicate information only as requested by supervisor.
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Assist in preparing and maintaining classroom records as requested.
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Attending scheduled staff meetings; maintain Health and Safety, CPR and First Aid certification; complete all required training each year as required by DEEC and QRIS.
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Develop and follow the Annual Individual Professional Development Plan (IPDP).
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Maintain EEC Professional Qualifications (PQ) Registry.
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Cover planning and lunch breaks for staff.
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Maintain student/teacher ratios at all times.
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Perform other duties as requested.
Qualifications
Required Skills/Abilities:
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Minimum of 18 years of age
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Ability to work with families and children of diverse cultural backgrounds
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Ability to relate with co-workers/parents in a cooperative and positive manner
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Solid computer skills
Education and Experience:
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DEEC qualified preferred
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Willingness to enroll in an Associate Early Childhood Education (ECE) degree program
Physical Requirements:
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Prolonged periods of sitting, standing, and walking throughout the classroom.
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Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time.
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Must be able to bend, kneel, or squat to be at eye level with children.
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Run or move quickly to respond to emergency situations
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Requires good physical stamina and agility
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