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Treasure Valley Family YMCA
Float Teacher-Full-Time-St Alphonsus Early Learning Center
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What they do
A Special Education Teacher teaches students who have disabilities, and adapts teaching methods to meet the needs of students. Assesses students and helps to develop individualized education plans that specify the services and accommodations needed for each student. Works in a classroom that includes only students with IEPs, or works with students and teachers in regular classes. For students with severe disabilities, may focus on developing skills for independent living. Works as part of a team that includes therapists, school counselors or social workers.
$68,339 / year median in Idaho
+9% projected growth
Job Description
Our St. Alphonsus Early Learning Center is seeking two Full-Time Float Teachers to join the team! This position 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.
Nurture children through purposeful programs dedicated to building relationships, achievement, and belonging.
Develop intentional relationships and maintain effective daily communication with participants.
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 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.
One or more years of experience working with children preferred.
Apprentice/CDA Candidates or Enrollees 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.
Pediatric CPR/AED - Prerequisite upon hire, 14-day compliance period.
First Aid - Prerequisite upon hire, 14-day compliance period.
Work Location:
6520 Norwood Drive, Boise, ID 83704 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.Schedule:
This is a full-time position at 40 hours weekly with benefits. Schedule requirements are 4 ten-hour shifts, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 6:30am to 6:30pm. Pay is $17.05-$21.31/hour.Benefits:
The 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.
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.
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 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:
Must be 16 years of age or older.One or more years of experience working with children preferred.
Apprentice/CDA Candidates or Enrollees 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 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.