New Hire BONUS! $250 paid after 3 months of employment, additional $250 paid after 6 months of employment!!! Do you want to help children grow and reach developmental milestones? We are looking to hire a Lead Childcare Teacher for a full-time year round position at the YMCA Childcare Center in Rockport. This is a daytime, Monday through Friday schedule. The greatest reward of working at the Y is the ability to make a difference in a child's life. At the Y, we embrace membership for all and believe that every child deserves a great start in life and it is our privilege to care for our communities children. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Supervises the children, classroom, and all program activities. Develop and implement age appropriate, educational lessons on a daily basis using observations, curriculum guidelines and goals for classroom and individual progress and needs. Follows all procedures and standards as established by the law or the Y; makes ADA accommodations where appropriate; maintains the program site, equipment, and required program records. Be aware of and adhere to all YMCA policies, DHHS licensing regulations, and NAEYC Accreditation Standards. Creates a positive rapport and shared interest with all youth. Provides opportunities for youth to lead, problem-solve, and make decisions and choices within the program and provides daily opportunities for youth to reflect on and respond to their experiences. Makes ongoing, systematic observations and evaluations of each child. Provides and welcomes ongoing dialogue with parents and caregivers about their child’s needs and progress; conducts parent/caregiver conferences; connects families to the Y. Participate in basic housekeeping duties during classroom time. Attends and participates in program activities, staff meetings, and staff training. Performs other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS: At least 21 years of age High School Diploma or GED Degree in Early Childhood education or related field preferred OR Commitment to get an Early Childhood certification and six months experience. CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications required. Child Abuse Prevention training required within 30 days of hire. Previous experience working with children in a developmental setting preferred. Ability to plan, organize and implement age-appropriate/developmentally appropriate program activities. Previous experience with diverse populations. Ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds. Commitment to inclusion and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). BENEFITS: Paid Time-Off/PTO (80 hours in first year, 120 hours after first anniversary) Paid Holidays - 12 per year Health Insurance Dental Insurance Life insurance Short and Long-term Disability Insurance 50% discount on child care program fees 20% discount on other Y programming Generous Retirement program with 10% match from the Y after 2 years of service. Free annual family membership to both the Rockport and Rockland YMCA ($960/year value). This position currently receives a $275+ monthly BONUS from the State of Maine, in addition to base pay. Visit www.penbayymca.org to apply!!!