Child Watch, Lansdowne YMCA

Community YMCA • Lansdowne, PA

3d • $11 - $13 • Onsite

About The Position

We're looking for caring, dependable, and energetic individuals to join our Child Watch team! Child Watch staff provide a safe, welcoming, and energetic environment for children while their caregivers utilize our YMCA. If you enjoy working with children and creating a positive experience for families, we'd love to have you join our team!

Requirements

• Minimum 18 years of age.
• At least 3 months OJT or 1-2 years working with small children.
• Must like working with children.
• Excellent communication skills.
• A commitment to continuous quality program improvements.
• Certifications: American Heart Association or American Red Cross CPR/AED and Pediatric First Aid within 30 days of hire.
• Completion of required trainings.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the safety and well-being of the child/children in their care.
• Directly interacting with Child/Children.
• Ensuring the Child Watch room is kept clean.
• Ensuring that proper sign-in and sign-out procedures are followed at all times.
• Maintaining proper registration cards on all children utilizing the service.
• Using positive guidance techniques that incorporate the YMCA values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility when working with children, families and coworkers.
• Establishing and maintaining positive and productive relationships with families.
• Attending all trainings and staff meetings as required by department.
• Maintaining a professional appearance and attitude that reflects the YMCA at all times, upholding the policies outlined in the YMCA Personnel Policy handbook and Child Care Parent Handbook.

What This Job Offers

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