Title: Early Education Apprentice (Assistant Infant/Toddler/Preschool Teacher)

Position Type: Full-Time or Part-Time

Locations: Woburn, Waltham, Reading, West Roxbury, Roxbury, Longwood, Chinatown, East Boston

Our Early Education Apprenticeship is an amazing, fully PAID opportunity to gain hands-on experience providing instruction in an infant, toddler, or preschool classroom, receive mentorship from senior teachers, and complete the academic coursework required to earn certification as a Teacher.

Position Overview:

Under the direction of the Lead Teacher and Child Development Director, the Assistant Teacher assists in the planning and implementation of classroom curriculum, communicates information to families, and maintains a safe, healthy, warm, engaging, and attractive environment. Age-appropriate activities should provide for growth in skill, self-awareness, group relations, and character development. By conducting him/herself in a caring, responsible, honest, and respectful manner, the Assistant Teacher is a role model for children and adults. In addition, he/she ensures focus on programming that promotes healthy living, social responsibility, and youth development.

Keep safety of children as a first priority - with emphasis on an atmosphere that is family-friendly, age-appropriate, inclusive, and conducive to a quality-driven environment.
By personal example, facilitate the YMCA core values of honesty, caring, respect, and responsibility with children, staff, and families - must be a positive, healthy role model.
Use positive and constructive methods of behavior guidance.
Supervise children and manage transitions smoothly to ensure safety and appropriate behavior.
Work with the Lead Teacher in the design of the classroom space and maintain facility and supplies at all times.
Assist the Lead Teacher with relevant assessments on a variety of levels throughout the year by means of progress reports, parent surveys, and program self-assessment.
Provide children with a well-balanced curriculum of specific, planned learning experiences that support their social, emotional, physical, cognitive, and language development.
Utilize curricula which are developmentally and linguistically appropriate; provide for the development, interests and temperaments of individual children; supports school readiness and educational development; and include goals for the knowledge and skills to be acquired by children in various areas of learning.
Participate in designated hours of training per year.
Participate in regular staff meetings.
Assume accountability for all children assigned to classroom and connect daily with parents/guardians.
Adhere to the rules, regulations and procedures set forth by the YMCA of Greater Boston, the branch location, and the Department of Early Education and Care.
Perform all duties deemed necessary by branch/program leadership.

Working towards EEC certification of qualifications.
First Aid and CPR certification.
Skills in working with families, conflict resolution and public relations.
Knowledge of group process - must agree to work in harmony with other staff.
Commitment to the philosophy and goals of the YMCA.
Effective leadership skills and crisis management skills.
Excellent organizational skills.

Early Education Apprentice

YMCA of Greater Boston