Do you enjoy working with children and thrive in a flexible, team-oriented environment? The Hockomock Area YMCA is seeking caring, dependable, and adaptable Childcare Substitute Teachers to support our early learning programs across multiple locations.
As a Substitute Teacher, you'll step into classrooms when regular staff members are absent due to illness, vacation, training, or other staffing needs. You'll help create a safe, engaging, and nurturing environment where children can learn, grow, and thrive while supporting daily classroom routines and activities.
This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who are passionate about early childhood education and are looking for flexible work in a mission-driven organization dedicated to strengthening our communities through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.
Essential Functions
- Provide attentive supervision and care for children in a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment.
- Support daily classroom routines, including learning activities, meals, snacks, rest time, transitions, and outdoor play.
- Foster positive relationships with children, families, and fellow staff members.
- Assist with developmentally appropriate activities that encourage learning, creativity, and social-emotional growth.
- Maintain required child-to-staff ratios and follow all YMCA policies and Massachusetts EEC regulations.
- Adapt quickly to different classrooms, age groups, teaching teams, and childcare locations based on staffing needs.
- Help maintain organized, clean, and engaging classroom environments.
- Encourage positive behavior using patience, redirection, and age-appropriate guidance techniques.
- Report accidents, incidents, injuries, and concerns according to YMCA and EEC procedures.
- Complete all required trainings and maintain necessary certifications.
- Arrive on time and prepared to support program operations when scheduled.
- Participate in YMCA events, family engagement activities, and staff meetings as appropriate.
- Perform other duties as assigned to support the success of the childcare program.
