Coordinator, Child Development - Micron Early Learning Center
About The Position
The Micron Early Learning Center in Boise is seeking an experienced Early Childhood leader for their Child Development Coordinator position. This individual will be 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. 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. 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. Pay is $19.20-$24.00/hour. 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.
Requirements
- 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.
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Minimum 1 year management experience is preferred.
- Actively working towards an associate or bachelor's degree preferred.
- Prior experience supervision of staff and volunteers preferred.
- YUSA Team Leader Certification recommended.
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.
Benefits
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
