Job Details

Description

The Micron Early Learning Center in Boise is hiring for a Lead Preschool Teacher. The 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.

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 averaging 40 hours weekly. Schedule requirement is typically Monday - Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm. Pay is $17.95 -$22.44/hour.

Work Location: 7847 S. Federal Way, Boise 83716

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.
• Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or a higher education degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Elementary Education, or Childhood Special Education. If the degree is in another field, it must include at least 12 additional credits in one or more of these areas.
• 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:

• 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.

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 ...@ymcatvidaho.org. All current and previous YMCA staff must apply through their UKG account, and updated resume and cover letter is recommended.