Lead Infant/Toddler Teacher - Little Luke's Early Learning Center

Treasure Valley Family YMCA; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Teacher to join their dedicated team in nurturing children's growth. This full-time role involves creating a supportive environment that fosters development and learning for children, while also mentoring staff and ensuring safety. With a commitment to inclusivity and community building, this organization offers a progressive workplace with excellent benefits, including health insurance and a generous retirement plan. If you are passionate about early childhood education and want to make a meaningful impact, this opportunity is for you!

Benefits

12% employer-funded retirement plan

Health insurance (75% employer paid for family)

Dental insurance (50% employer paid for family)

Free use of YMCA facilities for immediate family

Generous paid-time off package

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience working with children.
• CDA certification or relevant college credits required.

Responsibilities

• Create a safe and engaging environment for children's development.
• Plan and supervise age-appropriate curriculum and activities.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Calmness in Emergencies

Mentoring

Education

Child Development Associate (CDA) certification

12 college credits in early childhood education

Job description

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.

The Lead Teacher 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 W. Washington Street, Boise, ID 83702

Responsibilities:

1. Fulfill all job requirements from the job description for which this position will be a lead.
2. Function as a point person for others in the same job position.
3. Support others in handling and resolving concerns and inform supervisor.
4. Assist with tasks as assigned.
5. As assigned, mentor and assist with the position-specific training of staff.
6. 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.
7. Create an environment that fosters safety through active supervision and by role modeling safe behavior.

Qualifications:

1. Minimum 2 years working with children.
2. Child Development Associate (CDA) certification or obtains within 2 years of when YMCA CDA & Apprentice Program implemented, or 12 college credits in early childhood education, child development, elementary education, and/or early childhood special education.
3. Must be able to engage others in conversations and make all people feel welcome.
4. Ability to respond calmly and quickly to safety and emergency situations.
5. Must have good interpersonal and communications skills and be sensitive, adaptable, professional, and articulate when dealing with others.
6. Must be able to maintain confidentiality.

Schedule:

This is a full-time position at 40 hours weekly. Schedule requirements are Monday through Friday within the hours of 6:00am and 6:00pm.

Benefits:

The Treasure Valley Family YMCA provides a progressive work environment with great benefits for qualifying full-time employees. Benefits include:
• 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.

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 an updated resume and cover letter is recommended.