Child Watch, Springfield YMCA

Community YMCA • Springfield Township, PA

5h • $12 - $14 • Onsite

About The Position

Child Watch staff provide a safe, welcoming, and energetic environment for children while their caregivers utilize our YMCA. The Child Watch Staff is responsible for the safety and well-being of the child/children in their care. They directly interact with children, ensure the Child Watch room is kept clean, and that proper sign-in and sign-out procedures are followed at all times. They also maintain proper registration cards on all children utilizing the service. Staff use positive guidance techniques that incorporate the YMCA values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility when working with children, families and coworkers. They establish and maintain positive and productive relationships with families, attend all trainings and staff meetings as required, and maintain 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.

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.
• Responsible for 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