Child Watch Associate

Greater Green Bay YMCA • Green Bay, WI

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Nurture the potential in our youngest members (6 weeks to about 8 years old) by fostering a safe, fun, and caring environment to learn and grow with the Y. Deliver peace-of-mind to the parents as you build relationships and trust that their children will thrive in our care.

Requirements

• Requires a demonstrated ability to positively interact with people of all ages (playing with children at their ability level, playing on the floor, discussing relevant issues with parents).
• Applicants must be at least 16 years of age or turning 16 within 30 days of application.
• CPR certifications are required within the first 60 days of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Some experience with parenting, babysitting, childcare or otherwise interacting with and caring for groups of children and infants 6 weeks through 8 years old is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Engage with children with age-appropriate activities and play. Provide opportunities for children to learn and explore through toys, books and games.
• Welcome and greet parents and children, learn their names, and build relationships.
• Monitor room for safe surroundings and establish safe play expectations with all. Redirect or correct inappropriate behaviors and provide age appropriate consequences.
• Assist parents/caregivers with the safe check-in and out procedures. Ensure children are all safely accounted for during their visit to Child Watch. Adhere to all tracking measures put in place for your specific Child Watch.
• Keep kids clean and comfortable, including bottle feeding infants and changing diapers.
• Provide escorts to children from room to classes as approved and pre-arranged.
• Maintain a clean work environment, safe from hazards to staff and children. Follow opening or closing procedures for the room to prepare for shift.
• Act according to facility protocol to ensure safety of all staff and children which includes: Adhere to policies related to boundaries with staff and children. Attend required abuse risk management training. Report suspicious and inappropriate behaviors and policy violations. Follow mandated abuse reporting requirements.
• Maintain a professional appearance and be prepared to make all parents, families, and children feel welcome and appreciated.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed