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 Micron Early Learning Center in Boise is hiring for a Child Development Coordinator. This position is responsible for creating a friendly, helpful, positive atmosphere for everyone who enters the Y program through supervising assigned staff and managing program development, safety and engagement activities.
Work Location: 7847 S Federal Way, Boise, ID 83716
Schedule:
This is a full-time position at 40 hours weekly. Typical schedule is varied, Monday through Friday, between 6:15am and 6:45pm.
Responsibilities:
- Work closely with the Director to ensure Department operations are consistent with approved Leading Practices which includes legal obligations, licensing requirements, child abuse prevention, marketing strategies, and Y policies and procedures.
- Supervise Child Development staff, including hiring, onboarding, role-modeling, coaching, scheduling, and ongoing development.
- Recruits and manages volunteers as needed per current Volunteer Policies and Guidelines.
- Provide leadership through planning, organizing, supervising and facilitating children in a variety of age-appropriate curriculum-based experiences.
- Engage participants and parents to deepen their relationships in the Y cause.
- Actively participates in team meetings and committees as assigned.
- Manage staff meetings to keep staff advised and informed of all program offerings, class scheduling, participant changes, policies, etc.
- Maintain collaborative relationships with community organizations.
Qualifications:
- Child Development Associate (CDA) required, or 12 college credits in early childhood education, child development, elementary education, and/or early childhood special education.
- Minimum 2 years working with children required.
- Minimum 1 year management experience is preferred.
- Actively working towards an associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Excellent human relations skills and an ability to maintain position communication with staff and members.
- Ability to address and make solid decision in emergency situations.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills including telephone etiquette and computer use.
- Prior experience supervision of staff and volunteers preferred.
- Must have good interpersonal and communications skills and be sensitive, adaptable, professional, and articulate when dealing with others.
REQUIRED LICENSURE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS:
- Boise City and/or 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.
- YUSA Team Leader Certification recommended.
Benefits:
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 jobs@ymcatvidaho.org. All current and previous YMCA staff must apply through their UKG account, and updated resume and cover letter is recommended.