Child Watch Staff

Greater Green Bay YMCA•Green Bay, WI

19h

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. Wednesday and Thursday evenings 4:30-6:30 PM

Requirements

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.
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.
The ability to crouch, stoop, kneel, move quickly, and/or lift at least 30 pounds will be necessary to fully engage with the children in our care.
Ability to administer CPR if required.

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.