Child Watch

CHILD WATCH TEACHER - We have afternoon, evening, and weekend shifts available. If you love children and want to make a difference in the life of a child, come and apply.

Reports To: Youth Development Coordinator Supervisory Responsibility: No

Position Summary:

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening the community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Provides direction for the children in our care and ensures they are safe and engaging in play.

Qualifications:

· Ability to be alert and to be able to focus at all times.

· A genuine positive, fun, easygoing personality.

· Ability to be adaptable, organized, patient, and enthusiastic.

· Ability to plan and initiate age-appropriate games and activities.

· CPR/AED and First Aid certifications preferred. Required within 90 days of hire.

· Yearly Westbend training.

· Safe Sleep training through MIREGISTRY (Michigan) or I-LEAD (Indiana).

· Understands the Mission of the YMCA.

Experience:

· Previous experience working with children in a developmental setting preferred.

Specific Responsibilities:

1. Always maintain visual and auditory supervision.

2. Responsible for the safety and well-being of each child.

3. Maintain a creative and playful atmosphere for all participants.

4. Plan and supervise the activities of children.

5. Perform general housekeeping tasks to maintain a clean and safe area.

6. Are current on YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and safety situations, child abuse prevention, emergency procedures, and safe sleep training.

7. Upholds the Y’s Core Values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.

8. Communicates effectively to supervisor/Director when challenges arise. Able to communicate in a professional manner to parents concerning their child.

9. Able to communicate to others how the YMCA supports kids, adults, and families in the community.

10. Confidentiality: You are not to talk about our students or programs (unless you are promoting) outside of Child Watch.

Physical Requirements:

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Ability to stand for long periods.

2. Ability to adjust from sitting to standing with ease.

3. Reaching, twisting, and turning, kneeling, bending, squatting, and stooping in the performance of daily activities.

4. Duties require occasional lifting and/or moving up to 35 pounds.

5. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

I have read and understand the contents of this job description. Responsibilities and tasks outlined in this document are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of the association.

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Signature Date

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $12.00 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 30 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• Afternoon shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person