Children's Area Associate
Power Wellness•Winchester, VA
•$14 - $15
About The Position
The Children's Area Associate provides child care services in a safe, caring, secure, and effective manner. The role includes age-appropriate interactions, play activities, and experiences for children within the determined age range at Valley Health Wellness & Fitness Center, managed by Power Wellness Management. The associate welcomes children and parents, helps maintain a secure child care area, and provides a friendly environment for families. This is a part-time position with a starting pay range of $14.00–$15.00.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED preferred.
- One-year certificate from a college or technical school preferred.
- At least six months of related child care experience or training preferred.
- CPR/AED certification required within 90 days of hire; provided by Power Wellness.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work positively and servicefully with members.
- Ability to multitask and maintain a controlled, professional demeanor.
- Proficient computer skills.
- Ability to lift and carry infants and toddlers.
- Meet all safety requirements and certifications necessary to perform job duties.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or GED.
- One-year certificate from a college or technical school.
- At least six months of related child care experience or training.
Responsibilities
- Greet children and parents positively and monitor appropriate entry to and exit from the secured child care area in accordance with center policy.
- Lead daily crafts and activities for children of all age and skill levels and provide positive, age-appropriate interactions.
- Know and enforce the center’s child care policies to help ensure a safe environment for all children.
- Provide parents and children with a comfortable, safe, secure, and friendly environment.
- Respond to parents’ feedback, concerns, and questions about child care, following up with a supervisor for support as needed.
- Lift and carry infants and toddlers as needed.
- Be flexible and accommodating regarding center hours and work schedules.
- Meet all safety requirements and certifications necessary to perform job duties.
- Know emergency and safety procedures and communicate confidently with EMS.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
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