Coordinator, Child Development - Hillsdale Y Kids

Our team at Hillsdale Y Kids is seeking a talented Child Development Coordinator.  This individual is 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: 5225 S Stockenham Way, Meridian, ID 83642

Requirements:

• Work closely with the Director to ensure Child Development Program operations are consistent with approved Leading Practices.
• Supervise Child Development staff, including hiring, onboarding, role-modeling, coaching, scheduling, and on-going 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.
• Responsible for implementing developmentally appropriate curriculum based on the age of children in care.
• 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.

Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Associate degree or equivalent is preferred.
• Minimum 2 years working with children.
• Minimum 1 year management experience is 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.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality.

REQUIRED LICENSURE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS:

• 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.

Schedule:

This is a full-time opportunity, and the schedule varies based on needs of site.  Site hours are 8:30am-4:30pm Monday through Friday with occasional morning and evening.

Benefits:

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.

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 YMCA staff must apply through their UKG account, and updated resume and cover letter is recommended. Previous YMCA staff may email their updated resume and cover letter to jobs@ymcatvidaho.org with the name of the job they are applying for in the subject line or apply through their existing UKG account