Job Description

Make a Difference. Have Fun. Help Kids Thrive!

For 130 years and counting, Old Colony YMCA has been bringing people together and strengthening communities throughout Massachusetts. We’re a place where people of all ages, backgrounds, cultures, beliefs, and experiences can come together to learn, grow, get healthy, and build meaningful connections.

Now, we’re looking for Childcare Teachers to join our team at the Easton Branch!

If you love working with children and want a job where you can play, laugh, create, teach, and make a real difference every day, this could be the opportunity you’ve been looking for.

We believe children should have the freedom to be curious, creative, innovative, and themselves. They should have opportunities to try new things, make friends, build confidence, and develop lasting relationships with caring adults and positive role models—like you!

What You'll Do

As a Childcare Teacher, you’ll help create a classroom where children feel safe, supported, engaged, and excited to learn.

You’ll:

• Plan and lead fun, age-appropriate activities that encourage learning, creativity, movement, and exploration.
• Create a safe, welcoming, and positive environment where every child can thrive.
• Develop lesson plans that reflect each child’s interests, abilities, talents, culture, and individual learning style.
• Lead daily classroom activities and help create an engaging, organized learning environment.
• Build positive relationships with children and serve as a caring, dependable role model.
• Follow EEC regulations, NAEYC standards, and Old Colony YMCA policies and procedures.
• Help make each day at the Y a little more fun, meaningful, and memorable!

Schedule

Full-Time | Min. 35 hours per week | Monday–Friday

Shifts range between 6:45 AM and 5:30 PM.

What We're Looking For

You’ll need:

• To be at least 21 years old, OR have a high school diploma/equivalent and meet EEC education and experience requirements for a Teacher.
• EEC Teacher Certification
• Current CPR/AED and First Aid certifications- willing to train
• Evidence of a physical examination within the last 12 months.
• A genuine passion for working with children and helping them learn, grow, and have fun!

Why Work at Old Colony YMCA?

At the Y, you’re not just taking a job—you’re becoming part of a community that believes in helping people reach their potential.

We offer:

• Competitive salaries
• Full benefits package
• Paid training and staff development
• Flexible hours
• FREE Y membership
• Staff referral bonus
• Tuition reimbursement
• Opportunities to learn, grow, and build valuable career skills

If you’re energetic, caring, creative, and ready to make a difference in the lives of children every day, we’d love to meet you!

Ready to Join the Fun?

For more information, contact Laura at lshaw@oldcolonyymca.org.

Come grow with us—and help the next generation grow, too!

Qualifications

Full time positions are hourly 35- 40 hours weekly M-F shifts range between 6:45 am and 5:30 pm.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum of 21 years of age or have a high school diploma or equivalent and meet EEC requirements for education and experience for Teacher.
• CPR/AED and First Aid certifications required.
• Evidence of physical examination within last 12 months.
• EEC Teacher Certification