Lead Infant/Toddler Teacher — Full-Time with Benefits

Ymc; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 51,660,000 - 70,258,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% employer-funded retirement plan

Health and dental insurance

Free YMCA facility access for family

Generous paid-time off

Job summary

Our Little Luke's Early Learning Center at the Treasure Valley YMCA in Boise is seeking a Lead Infant/Toddler Teacher to mentor a teaching team and promote development for each child and family. The role requires CDA or 12 college credits and at least 2 years of childcare experience.

The position is full-time, Mon-Fri 6:00am–6:00pm, with benefits, retirement, health/dental coverage, facility access for family, and generous PTO.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years working with children.
• Current CDA credential, OR 12 college credits in Childhood Education or related field.
• 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.
• Good interpersonal and communications skills; professional and articulate.
• Must maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Fulfill all job requirements from the job description for which this position will be a lead.
• Function as a point person for others in the same job position.
• Support others in handling and resolving concerns and inform supervisor.
• Assist with tasks as assigned.
• As assigned, mentor and assist with the position-specific training of staff.
• Plan, organize, supervise, and facilitate curriculum, assessments, and parent communication on child growth.
• Create an environment that fosters safety through active supervision and role modeling.
• Nurture children through programs dedicated to relationships, achievement, and belonging.

Skills

2+ years childcare

Education

CDA credential

12 college credits in Childhood Education

Job description

• Base Pay $18.05 - $22.56 / Hour
• Job Category Child Development
• Employee Type Full Time 1 - Non Exempt

Contact information

• Name Laura Coe
• Phone [phone]
• Email [e-mail]

Description

Our Little Luke's Early Learning Center is currently hiring for a Lead Infant/Toddler Teacher. This position is 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 interests.

Work Location: 316 Washington Street, Boise, ID

At the Y, we believe every child is of promise and deserves the opportunity to discover who they are and what they can achieve. The Treasure Valley Family YMCA’s Child Development programs support children in their ongoing growth to ensure that they are ready for the next educational milestone, whether that be preschool, kindergarten, middle school, or high school.

Schedule:

This is a full-time position at 40 hours a week with benefits! Schedule requirement is Monday through Friday, between the hours of 6:00am and 6:00pm. Shifts are 8 hours and schedules may vary. Pay is $18.05-$22.56/hour.

• 12% employer-funded retirement plan after two years of service with immediate vesting and ability to make additional contributions to retirement benefits through 403(b) savings plan.
• High quality and affordable benefits including health (75% employer paid for family) and dental insurance (50% employer-paid for family).
• Free use of YMCA facilities for immediate family.
• Generous paid-time off package, earning at the rate of 24 paid days off per year to start.

Responsibilities:

• Fulfill all job requirements from the job description for which this position will be a lead.
• Function as a point person for others in the same job position.
• Support others in handling and resolving concerns and inform supervisor.
• Assist with tasks as assigned.
• As assigned, mentor and assist with the position-specific training of staff.
• Under the direction of supervisor, plan, organize, supervise, and facilitate a variety of age-appropriate curriculum, assessments, and parent communication on child growth and development.
• 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.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 2 years working with children.
• Current Child Development Associate (CDA) credential, OR 12 college credits in Childhood Education or relatedfield of study. Candidates who do not meet this educational requirement at the time of hire must obtain a CDAcredential or complete the required 12 college credits within 2 years of employment.
• 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.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality.

Required Licensure and/or Certification:

• Idaho State Child Care 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.

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 [e-mail]. All current and previous YMCA staff must apply through their UKG account, and updated resume and cover letter is recommended.