Early Childhood Lead Teacher / Teacher

Job overview

The Early Childhood Lead Teacher / Teacher role is onsite at the South Shore YMCA Early Learning Center in Hanover, MA. The posting lists pay of $21–$25 per hour and a full-time schedule of 40 hours per week within the center’s 7:00 AM–5:30 PM operating hours. The role serves children from six weeks through age five and older.\n\nThe teacher creates a safe, engaging, developmentally enriching classroom where children can learn and grow. The role supports children’s physical, cognitive, and emotional development through lesson planning, family communication, and collaboration with educators.

What you'll do

• Develop and implement lesson plans
• build relationships with children and families and communicate progress
• maintain a safe, clean, inclusive learning environment
• collaborate with educators
• comply with EEC regulations, NAEYC practices, and quality standards
• participate in ongoing professional development.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

early childhood teacher

lead teacher

early learning

hanover ma

south shore ymca

$21–$25 per hour

full-time

40 hours per week

7:00 am–5:30 pm operating hours

eec certification

naeyc practices

medical dental vision

retirement plan

childcare and camp discount

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• retirement plan
• childcare and camp discounts
• vacation and sick time accrual
• free family YMCA membership.

Why this role

Teacher applicants need Massachusetts EEC Teacher certification; Lead Teacher applicants need EEC Lead Teacher certification. Classroom experience is preferred but not required. Flexible scheduling is available within 40 hours per week.

About the employer

South Shore YMCA is hiring for this role. Industry: Child Care Services. Sector: 62.