Afternoon School Age Teacher - Boise Y Kids

Afternoon School Age Teacher – Downtown Boise Y Kids

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Work Location:

1050 W State St, Boise .

Schedule:

Part‑time, 10–15 hours per week, 3:00 pm–5:30 pm, Monday through Friday.

Base pay: $15.35 /hr – $19.19 /hr.

• Create an environment that fosters safety through active supervision and 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 using the Y voice attributes.
• 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.

• Must be 16 years of age or older.
• Minimum 1 year working with children is preferred.
• 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.

• Boise City and/or Idaho State Childcare 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.

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.

External candidates must complete an online application. If you have any questions regarding the position, please visit our website atvidaho.org or contact jobs. All current and previous YMCA staff must apply through their UKG account, and an updated resume and cover letter is recommended.