Childwatch Childcare Assistant

YMCA DetroitFarmington Hills, MI
23h

About The Position

The Child Watch Childcare Assistant will be responsible for maintaining a safe, structured, and fun program for Child Watch and Kids Club participants. This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.

Requirements

  • Good communication skills.
  • Experience working with children in a supervised setting preferred.
  • Must be willing to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
  • Ability to plan, lead, and participate in Child Watch activities in a variety of indoor and/or outdoor settings.

Nice To Haves

  • Experience working with children in a supervised setting preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Ensures the health, safety and wellbeing of children in the program by providing close supervision of all activities.
  • Supervise program participants, administer recreational activities for children.
  • Maintain a positive and respectful manner of communication with families/parents.
  • Provide a safe, fun and inviting environment for participant in our child watch areas.
  • Work cooperatively with professional staff, coworkers, and other departments.
  • Assist in maintaining attendance and sign in records.
  • Maintain knowledge of all YMCA programs and services to assist members in selection of services that meet their individual needs.
  • Assist in designing and implementing age appropriate activities for participants.
  • Additional duties as assigned by the Membership Experience Director.
  • Maintain the appropriate staff-to-child ratios.
  • Have an understanding and follow all program and emergency procedures at the site.
  • Documents accidents and incidents involving program participants following the YMCA’s procedures.
  • Communicates all emergencies to supervisor immediately.
  • Serve as a role model for all youth and all staff by displaying exemplary behavior at all times included but not limited to demonstrating YMCA core values, voice, and HEPA standards.

Benefits

  • FREE Family Membership & Discounted Access to Programs
  • Flexible Scheduling
  • Family-friendly Work Environment
  • Employee Assistance Program & Retirement Plan
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