Child Care Attendant (part-time)

HealthFitness•Bentonville, AR

7d•Onsite

About The Position

HealthFitness, a Trustmark company, is hiring part-time Child Care Attendants, also referred to as Youth Activity Specialists, for Walton Family Whole Health & Fitness in Bentonville, Arkansas. The role is responsible for providing safe, fun, and developmentally appropriate play for children at the facility. The position is 20–25 hours per week, with available weekday shifts of Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–1 p.m., or Monday–Thursday, 4 p.m.–8 p.m. Compensation is $17.51 per hour for weekday shifts and $18.04 per hour for weekend shifts; the final offer depends on factors including location, qualifications, experience, and skill set. Applicants must meet hiring requirements, including a pre-employment drug test. HealthFitness offers health and financial benefits, competitive pay, personal and professional support, training and development, and flexible employment opportunities.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Obtain Child/Infant CPR/AED/first aid certification from the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or American Safety & Health Institute within 30 days of hire.
Ability to multitask and work quickly and accurately.
Computer proficiency, including at minimum Microsoft Word and Outlook.
Must meet hiring requirements, including a pre-employment drug test.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of and experience with young children is strongly preferred.
Customer service experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Greet and interact with parents and follow up on children’s needs.
Plan activities and assist with stimulating, age-appropriate games and tasks.
Observe and play with children.
Ensure children in their care are safe and engaged in developmental activities.
Participate in children’s activities, including reading, painting, crafts, and play.
Sanitize toys and play equipment.
Perform other duties as assigned.