Community Center Playcare Team Member (Part-time)

City of Eden Prairie • Eden Prairie, MN

18d • $13 • Onsite

About The Position

The Community Center Playcare Team Member role is to ensure a safe, comfortable, and creative environment in which children can play and learn. The primary position responsibilities and areas of impact are: Cares for newborns, toddlers, preschoolers and elementary age youth while parent(s) or guardians(s) are utilizing the facility. Works independently with children of all ages and abilities in various settings, while creating a safe, comfortable and creative learning environment. Provides excellent customer service through effective communication and structured activities that creates a conducive environment for all based on customer needs. Upholds policies, procedures, health code standards while keeping customers appropriately informed to maintain a safe environment. Uses solution-based problem-solving skills when addressing concerns and policy enforcement to maintain a positive customer experience. Supports the Community Center division services including customer relations, meetings, events, and programs by providing general administrative support. While these areas are the primary focus of this position, we believe strongly in teamwork and employees will be called upon to perform a variety of duties as a part of their role with the City.

Requirements

• CPR (infant, child and adult) and First Aid certification within first 90 days of employment required and must keep their certification current each year.
• Two years related experience preferred; previous experience receiving work direction preferred.
• Must have the ability to lift/carry/pull up to 50 lbs.
• Close interaction with children is required and may include sitting on the floor, climbing, pulling and set up play equipment.
• May be exposed to air-borne pathogens or bodily fluids.
• Candidates must successfully complete and pass the City’s evaluation of the pre-employment process prior to their first day of employment. Pre-employment processes for this position includes professional reference checks, background check, work verification.

Nice To Haves

• Two years related experience preferred
• Previous experience receiving work direction preferred.

Responsibilities

• Cares for newborns, toddlers, preschoolers and elementary age youth while parent(s) or guardians(s) are utilizing the facility.
• Works independently with children of all ages and abilities in various settings, while creating a safe, comfortable and creative learning environment.
• Provides excellent customer service through effective communication and structured activities that creates a conducive environment for all based on customer needs.
• Upholds policies, procedures, health code standards while keeping customers appropriately informed to maintain a safe environment.
• Uses solution-based problem-solving skills when addressing concerns and policy enforcement to maintain a positive customer experience.
• Supports the Community Center division services including customer relations, meetings, events, and programs by providing general administrative support.

What This Job Offers

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