Micron Technology, Inc. will be opening an Early Learning Center this year and the center will be operated by the Treasure Valley Family YMCA and will provide STEM-based programming. The center is located across from Micron’s corporate headquarters and marks the company’s progress towards plans to address the need for high-quality, affordable childcare.

The Child Develpment Coordinator 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.

Schedule:

This is a full-time position at 40 hours weekly. Schedule requirements are Monday through Friday between 5:30am and 7:30pm.

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.

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.

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 and previous YMCA staff must apply through their UKG account, and updated resume and cover letter is recommended.