Pre-K/K OST Teacher Summer Seasonal Position

Job Description The Somerville Y Pre-K/K OST Program is looking for highly motivated and dedicated candidates for full-time seasonal Pre-K Teacher positions. The Pre-K Seasonal Teachers will work with the Pre-K/K OST Director and other Pre-K OST Teacher Staff to ensure the daily operation of the Pre-K/K OST Summer Program. This position is located at the Pre-K building located next to the YMCA at 97 Highland Avenue in Somerville, MA. The program operates as a Pre-K afterschool program during the school year and a full-time pre-K program during school vacations and the summer. Children served are 4-6 years of age. Full Time

• 32-40 hours per week from June 22-August 28th (10 weeks) Supervised by: Pre-K/K OST Director Qualifications

CDA:

Child Development Associate Credential earned through a High School Vocational Early Childhood Program or other accredited institution of higher learning; Associate's degree or higher in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Child Guidance, Human Services, Psychology, Physical Education, Recreation, Child Psychology, the Arts, Social Work, Sociology, or equivalent. If equivalent education, must have a minimum of 1 year of experience working with pre-K/K children in a licensed care setting. If no equivalent education must have 3 or more years working with pre-k/K children in a licensed care setting and working towards an associate's degree or higher.

• Minimum age of 18.
• Experience with working with the local public and charter school system preferred.
• Knowledge of Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) Regulations, subsidy care, and Best Practices and quality standards in Pre-K and OST preferred .
• Excellent communication skills (school administration, parents, staff & children).
• Experience working with diverse /children/youth and families between the ages of 4-6 years of age
• Ability to multi task and extreme organizational skills a must.
• Pass background record check (CORI/SORI/DCF), fingerprinting and three reference checks.
• Typical requirements within 30 days of hire include: completion of: Child Abuse Prevention for Supervisory Staff; Working with Program Volunteers; CPR; First Aid; AED; Bloodborne Pathogens, and all required EEC trainings.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust. Essential Functions

• In coordination with the Pre-K/K OST Director assists in managing the licensed pre-k program. Ensures high quality OST programming and establishes new program activities.
• Maintains all EEC required regulatory requirements as they relate to curriculum and health and safety practices on a daily basis in their assigned classroom.

http:

//www.mass.gov/edu/docs/eec/licensing/regulations/reg-group-school-age-only.pdf

• Ensures that daily curriculum/activity goals are met. Ensures developmental appropriateness of programming to meet all children's needs.
• Ensures that daily attendance is accurate and thorough.
• Daily engagement/interaction with families/parents.
• Ensures that YMCA, Pre-K, OST and Afterschool Best Practices are met.
• Is knowledgeable of, and assures compliance with, state and local regulations, including HEPA and ADA standards, as they relate to program areas. Ensures that YMCA program standards are met and safety procedures are followed.
• Maintain current First Aid, CPR and AED certifications.
• Attends parent meetings and/or conferences as needed.
• Exemplifies a proactive, hands-on, and professional work ethic.
• Other duties as assigned. Pay and Benefits
• Hourly non-exempt position salary-ranges from: $22
• 28 per hour commensurate with education and experience .
• 1 Y-Individual Membership.
• On-site parking. Also close to Green Line T-Stop and bus routes. If interested
• in applying for this position, please send a cover letter, resume/curriculum vitae and three references no later than May 15th, 2026 to: Matthew O'Donnell, Director of OST , modonnell@somervilleymca.org
• Individuals truly interested in joining our Y-Team only please!

Job Types:

Full-time, Temporary Pay:

$22.00

• $28.

00 per hour Application Question(s): Do you have knowledge of Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) Regulations, subsidy care, and Best Practices and quality standards in Pre-K and OST? Do you have any experience in working with pre-k/K children in a licensed care setting?

Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

CPR Certification (Preferred) Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person Pre-K/K OST Teacher Summer Seasonal Position Somerville, MA 02143 $22

• $28 an hour
• Temporary, Full-time $22
• $28 an hour
• Temporary, Full-time Job Description The Somerville Y Pre-K/K OST Program is looking for highly motivated and dedicated candidates for full-time seasonal Pre-K Teacher positions.

The Pre-K Seasonal Teachers will work with the Pre-K/K OST Director and other Pre-K OST Teacher Staff to ensure the daily operation of the Pre-K/K OST Summer Program. This position is located at the Pre-K building located next to the YMCA at 97 Highland Avenue in Somerville, MA. The program operates as a Pre-K afterschool program during the school year and a full-time pre-K program during school vacations and the summer. Children served are 4-6 years of age. Full Time

• 32-40 hours per week from June 22-August 28th (10 weeks) Supervised by: Pre-K/K OST Director Qualifications

CDA:

Child Development Associate Credential earned through a High School Vocational Early Childhood Program or other accredited institution of higher learning; Associate's degree or higher in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Child Guidance, Human Services, Psychology, Physical Education, Recreation, Child Psychology, the Arts, Social Work, Sociology, or equivalent. If equivalent education, must have a minimum of 1 year of experience working with pre-K/K children in a licensed care setting. If no equivalent education must have 3 or more years working with pre-k/K children in a licensed care setting and working towards an associate's degree or higher.

• Minimum age of 18.
• Experience with working with the local public and charter school system preferred.
• Knowledge of Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) Regulations, subsidy care, and Best Practices and quality standards in Pre-K and OST preferred .
• Excellent communication skills (school administration, parents, staff & children).
• Experience working with diverse /children/youth and families between the ages of 4-6 years of age
• Ability to multi task and extreme organizational skills a must.
• Pass background record check (CORI/SORI/DCF), fingerprinting and three reference checks.
• Typical requirements within 30 days of hire include: completion of: Child Abuse Prevention for Supervisory Staff; Working with Program Volunteers; CPR; First Aid; AED; Bloodborne Pathogens, and all required EEC trainings.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust. Essential Functions

• In coordination with the Pre-K/K OST Director assists in managing the licensed pre-k program. Ensures high quality OST programming and establishes new program activities.
• Maintains all EEC required regulatory requirements as they relate to curriculum and health and safety practices on a daily basis in their assigned classroom.

http:

//www.mass.gov/edu/docs/eec/licensing/regulations/reg-group-school-age-only.pdf

• Ensures that daily curriculum/activity goals are met. Ensures developmental appropriateness of programming to meet all children's needs.
• Ensures that daily attendance is accurate and thorough.
• Daily engagement/interaction with families/parents.
• Ensures that YMCA, Pre-K, OST and Afterschool Best Practices are met.
• Is knowledgeable of, and assures compliance with, state and local regulations, including HEPA and ADA standards, as they relate to program areas. Ensures that YMCA program standards are met and safety procedures are followed.
• Maintain current First Aid, CPR and AED certifications.
• Attends parent meetings and/or conferences as needed.
• Exemplifies a proactive, hands-on, and professional work ethic.
• Other duties as assigned. Pay and Benefits
• Hourly non-exempt position salary-ranges from: $22
• 28 per hour commensurate with education and experience .
• 1 Y-Individual Membership.
• On-site parking. Also close to Green Line T-Stop and bus routes. If interested
• in applying for this position, please send a cover letter, resume/curriculum vitae and three references no later than May 15th, 2026 to: Matthew O'Donnell, Director of OST , modonnell@somervilleymca.org
• Individuals truly interested in joining our Y-Team only please!

Job Types:

Full-time, Temporary Pay:

$22.00

• $28.

00 per hour Application Question(s): Do you have knowledge of Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) Regulations, subsidy care, and Best Practices and quality standards in Pre-K and OST? Do you have any experience in working with pre-k/K children in a licensed care setting?

Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

CPR Certification (Preferred) Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person