Kids' Corner Program Staff Member

West Suburban YMCA•Newton, MA

3h•Onsite

About The Position

The WSYMCA is seeking Kids' Corner Program Staff Members to join their Childcare team at their Church St location. The primary purpose of this position is to provide a safe, supervised play environment for the children of WSYMCA members while their parent(s) or guardian is on the premises. The organization emphasizes a culture rooted in its mission and core values, aiming to strengthen communities with purpose and intentionality. This culture is characterized by being welcoming, open to all, genuine in valuing individuality, hopeful in believing in potential, nurturing in supporting development, and determined in making the community stronger.

Requirements

Infant and Adult CPR/AED, and First Aid.
Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
Previous experience in children’s play, arts and crafts and group activities.
Required trainings for WSYMCA employees.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the safety and well-being of each child under their watch.
Ascertain that all appropriate forms are completed by parent/guardian.
Monitor the parents to insure they sign in and out for their children.
All staff must be thoroughly familiar with all emergency procedures and know how to use the paging system.
Staff will take turns planning play activities, songs, story-time, and creative play for children in their care.
Enforce health codes and good hygiene.
Responsible for finding a substitute for themselves when they are unable to work. Notify the supervisor as soon as possible for any substitutions.
All staff is expected to attend staff meetings when held.
Must follow dress code: provided child watch t-shirt and name tag at all times.
Knows/reviews all emergency procedures and responds to emergency situations immediately in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures. Completes related reports as required.