Before and After School Teachers-Downtown Boise Y Kids

Before/After School Teachers Needed!

Downtown Boise Y Kids | Boise, ID

Pay: $15.45-$19.31 per hour | Part-Time

Make Every Afternoon Meaningful!

The Downtown Boise Y Kids program is looking for an enthusiastic, caring, and dependable Before and After School Teachers to join our team! If you love working with children and enjoy creating fun, engaging experiences that help them learn and grow, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

As a School Teacher, you'll help create a safe, welcoming, and engaging environment where every child feels valued, supported, and encouraged to reach their full potential. Working alongside a teaching team, you'll build meaningful relationships, lead purposeful activities, and support the unique needs and interests of the children and families in our program.

At the Y, we believe every child is full 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 through every stage of their educational journey. From building friendships and developing confidence to strengthening important life skills, our programs help prepare children for their next big milestone.

Work Location

1050 W. State Street, Boise, ID 83702

Schedule:

• Before School; Monday through Friday, 6:45am-9:15am. Does not have to be available all five days of the week - at least 2-3 days to be considered. Approximately 7-10 hours per week.
• After School; Monday through Friday, 2:00pm-6:00pm. Must be available a minimum of 4 afternoons per week. Approximately 15-20 hours per week.
• Can combine Before and After School schedules.
• Pay: $15.45-$19.31 per 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.