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 Support Specialist is responsible for supporting the Coordinator and creating a friendly, helpful, positive atmosphere for everyone who enters the Y program through providing leadership and implementing program, safety and engagement activities.
Work Location: 1415 5th St S, Nampa ID 83651
Responsibilities:
- Work closely with the Coordinator to ensure Program operations are consistent with approved Leading Practices which includes legal obligations, licensing requirements, child abuse prevention, marketing strategies, and Y policies and procedures.
- Assist in Supervising Child Development staff, including hiring, onboarding, role-modeling, coaching, scheduling, and on-going development.
- Fulfill all job requirements from the Child Development School Age or Early Childhood Teacher job description when assigned.
- Functions as a point person in handling and resolving concerns and informs supervisors.
Qualifications:
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
- High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
- Associate degree is preferred.
- Minimum 1 year working with children is required.
- Minimum 6 months of management experience is preferred.
Schedule:
This is a part-time position at 25 hours per week. The schedule requirements are Monday through Thursday, 3:45pm-6:15pm; Friday, No School Days 7:45am-5:15pm.
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 [email protected]. All current and previous YMCA staff must apply through their UKG account, and updated resume and cover letter is recommended.
