Child Watch Attendant

POSITION SUMMARY: The person selected for this position will be under the direct supervision of the Childcare Coordinator, will be responsible for providing an appropriately safe, caring, and enriching environment for the children enrolled in the YMCA Child Watch program.

Child Watch children are ages 6 weeks to 8 years old. This program runs Monday-Saturday 8:30-10:30am and Monday-Thursday 4:30-7pm.

All Child Watch staff will be responsible for conducting themselves appropriately and setting an example for children, parents, and coworkers by reflecting the YMCA's core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.

All Child Watch staff will be responsible for the overall successful day-to-day running of the Y Child Watch program, as well as being responsible for high-quality childcare, which includes, but is not limited to, meeting the internal and external child & parent needs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Acknowledged the member and the child(ren) by greeting them by name
• Attend monthly staff meetings, generally held at the YMCA in the Child Watch room as required
• Adhere to policies as stated in the YMCA Childcare Policies and Procedures Manual and in subsequent YMCA trainings and meetings
• Work in a team environment and encourage open communication regarding concerns/issues with children, parents, or co-workers.
• Maintain open communication with the Childcare Coordinator.
• Initiate and maintain positive relationships with children and parents, and be comfortable with children & responsive to parent input & concerns.
• Keep a consistent headcount on all children; communicate changes with all Y staff
• Comply with the “checks and balances” system to ensure that clean-up is done EVERY DAY
• Maintain accurate documentation of attendance and emergency information on each child
• Comply with all emergency procedures appropriate to YMCA emergency procedures to ensure the safety of the children and staff.

DESCRIPTION CHILD WATCH ATTENDANT

• Responsible and familiar with the behaviors and needs of infants, toddlers & children;
• Ability to take directions & follow through with given assignments
• Standing & sitting at various times as required while performing childcare
• Must have child protection training before hire
• Must be able to learn and follow local YMCA & national guidelines related to employment and pass a comprehensive background check.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $13.75 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 20 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Work Location: In person

Salary : $14