Summer Specialty Camp Teachers - Tomlinson South Meridian YMCA

Location: Meridian

Our Child Development team at Tomlinson South Meridian YMCA will be needing full-time Summer Specialty Camp Teachers for the summer season. You will be 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.

We believe every child is a child of promise and deserves the opportunity to discover who they are, what they can achieve, and belong to a community. The Summer Day Camp Teacher leads a group of children in a variety of activities, experiences, and relationship building.

Schedule:

This is a seasonal position at 40 hours weekly. Schedule requirements are Monday through Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm. Schedule varies based on needs of site. Pay is $/hour.

Work Location:

5115 S Hillsdale Ave, Meridian,

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.

* 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.

* 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:

* 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.

REQUIRED LICENSURE AND/OR

CERTIFICATIONS:

* 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.

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 atvidaho.org or contact jobs. All current and previous YMCA staff must apply through their UKG account, and updated resume and cover letter is recommended.