Recreation Aide-Tot Care

City of Richmond Heights, MO • Richmond Heights, MO

67d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs child care duties during the general operating hours of the Tot Care Center or as otherwise directed.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled or have graduated from high school or GED program.
• Customer service experience preferred.
• Must maintain proper appearance and behavior.
• Ability to work effectively with supervisors, co-workers and public.
• Ability to be trained on new techniques and jobs.
• Ability to function efficiently under stress related factors consistent with the position.
• Ability to work days, evenings and weekends.
• Must be able to communicate effectively in oral and written form.

Responsibilities

• Knows, understands and enforces rules and regulations governing the facility use and the facility emergency procedures.
• Develops and implements activities for the children and attentively monitors and interacts/plays with the children at their level.
• Responsible for cleaning, organizing, and actively caring for the child care area.
• Orients parents in regard to policies and procedures of tot care and maintains positive rapport with all parents and patrons.
• Checks infants and children in and out while providing basic child care. Maintain confidentiality of household information and records.
• Disciplines children in accordance with established policy; counsels with parents as necessary.
• Maintains all equipment and supplies utilized in a day of activities. Maintains clean environment; performs janitorial duties as required or assigned to include body fluid cleanup, sanitizing area, and light housekeeping.
• Knows whereabouts of children at all times.
• Administers first aid; contacts parents; contacts emergency vehicles as needed. Fill out incident/accident forms.
• Submits all forms and paperwork as required in a timely and efficient manner.
• Maintains child care area in a clean and organized manner.
• Informs supervisor of all information regarding the facility, staff and children.
• Notifies supervisor of supply needs or equipment repair.
• Attends all staff meetings and training as required.
• Assist in setups and cleanup as needed.
• Provides courteous customer service to the general public in a professional manner. Handles complaints and comments and refers to proper personnel.
• Disseminates information about programs, special events, policies and procedures in a polite and effective manner.
• Monitors the children in the child care area and its equipment providing a safe environment at all times.
• Performs special projects and tasks as assigned by the supervisor.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED