ASSOCIATE TEACHER – EARLY EDUCATION CENTER

YMCA of Greater Nashua | Merrimack Y Early Education Center
Full-Time & Part-Time Openings Available | $18/hour | Non-Exempt

The Merrimack Y Early Education Center provides care for over 300 children from six weeks to kindergarten. We offer full- and part-time positions with excellent wages and a strong benefits package. Full-time benefits include:

• Health & dental insurance
• Paid vacation, holidays, personal, and sick time
• Free family YMCA membership
• Generous retirement plan

POSITION SUMMARY:

Working alongside the Lead Teacher, the Associate Teacher helps deliver our philosophy of high-quality early childhood education. You’ll bring creativity, compassion, and a playful spirit to the classroom while partnering with a team of three teachers. Responsibilities include:

• Supporting curriculum development and classroom management
• Facilitating engaging, age-appropriate activities
• Creating a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment
• Building positive relationships with children, families, and staff
• Participating in staff meetings, trainings, and continuing education (18 hours annually)

This is a year-round position with rotating shifts between 6:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of 9 Early Childhood Education credits
• Ability to engage children with compassion and creativity
• Strong teamwork and communication skills

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Responsible, with the Lead Teacher, for Early Childcare curriculum development.
• Provides Early Childcare program delivery and classroom supervision.
• Supervises or facilitates curriculum activities to provide positive learning experiences for all children.
• Sets and maintains appropriate standards for children’s behavior, using non-punitive methods which teach self-discipline while supporting children’s self-esteem.
• Provides careful and concentrated supervision of play areas to insure children’s safety and learning.
• Carries out clerical, cleaning and facility maintenance duties as assigned.
• Attends all staff meetings and training sessions.
• Maintains a cooperative relationship with all other staff members.
• Interacts positively with all parents and refers questions and concerns to the Lead teacher as appropriate.
• Other duties as assigned and agreed upon.
• Earns 18 continuing education hours within the first nine months of employment and maintains the 18 hours at all times thereafter

Working alongside the Lead Teacher, the Associate Teacher helps deliver our philosophy of high-quality early childhood education. You’ll bring creativity, compassion, and a playful spirit to the classroom while partnering with a team of three teachers. Responsibilities include:

• Supporting curriculum development and classroom management
• Facilitating engaging, age-appropriate activities
• Creating a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment
• Building positive relationships with children, families, and staff
• Participating in staff meetings, trainings, and continuing education (18 hours annually