After-School School Age Teacher (Part-Time)

Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 21,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Treasure Valley Family YMCA Caldwell Y Kids is seeking School Age Teachers to join the team. These individuals create an environment with a teaching team that promotes each child’s development and supports families’ diverse needs and interests.

At the Y, we believe every child is of promise and deserves the opportunity to discover who they are and what they can achieve, with developmentally appropriate activities that support readiness for preschool through high school and foster belonging,

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.
• Idaho State Childcare License – Prerequisite upon hire, 14-day compliance period.
• Pediatric CPR/AED – Prerequisite upon hire, 14-day compliance period.
• First Aid – Prerequisite upon hire, 14-day compliance period.

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.

Skills

Engage others in conversations

Interpersonal skills

Communications skills

Calm under safety situations

Professional and articulate

Education

Idaho State Childcare License

Pediatric CPR/AED

First Aid

Job description

Treasure Valley Family YMCA Caldwell Y Kids is seeking School Age Teachers to join the team. These individuals create an environment with a teaching team that promotes each child’s development and supports families’ diverse needs and interests.

At the Y, we believe every child is of promise and deserves the opportunity to discover who they are and what they can achieve, with developmentally appropriate activities that support readiness for preschool through high school and foster belonging,