School Age Teacher-Part-Time-Caldwell Y Kids

Our Caldwell Y Kids is seeking School Age Teachers to join the team! These individuals are responsible for creating an environment with a teaching team that promotes each child's development and supports children and their family's diverse needs and interest.

At the Y, we believe every child is full of promise and deserves the opportunity to discover their potential and achieve their goals. The Treasure Valley Family YMCA's Child Development programs nurture each child's growth, building the skills, confidence, and foundation they need to succeed at every stage of their educational journey-from preschool and kindergarten through middle school and high school.

Work Location: 3720 S. Indiana, Caldwell, ID

Schedule:

This is a part-time position averaging 15-20 hours per week. Schedule requirements are 3:00pm to 6:00pm, Monday through Friday, through the school year. Pay is $15.45-$19.31/hour.

Responsibilities:

• Create an environment that fosters safety though active supervision and by role modeling safe behavior.
• Nurture children through purposeful programs dedicated to building relationships, achievement, and belonging.
• Develop intentional relationships and maintain effective daily communication with participants and parents.
• Implement the established curriculum.
• Use positive behavior guidance techniques to support children's appropriate development and behavior.
• Monitor and ensure the health and safety of participants, families, staff, and volunteers by following and implementing Child Development Branch approved Leading Practices.
• Use Y Core Values, developmentally appropriate practices, and effective teaching strategies to support each child's unique background, needs and different learning styles.
• Maintain an indoor and outdoor environment that is well equipped, organized, safe, clean, and welcoming. The environment is created based on the belief that all children learn best through play, positive adult interaction, and hands on open-ended experiences.

Qualifications:

• Must be 16 years of age or older.
• Minimum 1 year working with children is preferred.
• Must be able to engage others in conversations and make all people feel welcome.
• Ability to respond calmly and quickly to safety and emergency situations.
• Must have good interpersonal and communications skills and be sensitive, adaptable, professional, and articulate when dealing with others.

Required Licensure and/or certifications:

• Idaho State Childcare License - Upon Hire.
• Pediatric CPR/AED - Upon Hire.
• First Aid - Upon Hire.

Welcoming and Inclusion:

At the Y, we welcome everyone whose behavior adheres to our core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. We advance our cause by building a stronger and more equitable community where everyone has the opportunity to learn, grow, thrive, and reach their full potential with dignity. The Y is a force for building bridges among all people-regardless of ability, age, birthplace, cultural background, ethnicity, faith, gender, gender identity, ideology, income, race, or sexual orientation. The Y is for all.

How To Apply:

External candidates must complete an online application. If you have any questions regarding the position, please visit our website at www.ymcatvidaho.org or contact jobs@ymcatvidaho.org. All current and previous YMCA staff must apply through their UKG account, and updated resume and cover letter is recommended.