What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Age Teacher - Nampa Y Kids - Central Elementary position at Treasure Valley Family YMCA?
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 School Age 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 interest.
Schedule :
This is a part-time position averaging 8-18 hours per week. Schedule requirements follow the Nampa School District Calendar of Monday through Thursday, 3 : 45pm - 6 : 15pm. Possible Fridays, 3 : 45pm-6 : 15pm or 9 : 30am-5 : 30pm on No School Days .
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 that achieves the five Cause Measurement goals.
- 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 :
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.
