Weekend Child Watch Attendant

MERRIMACK VALLEY YMCA•Andover, MA

10h•$15 - $17•Onsite

About The Position

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Under the direction and supervision of the Child Watch coordinator, the assistant will be responsible for assisting in planning, developing, and implementing all curriculum and program activities in the Child Watch program. The assistant guides the development of children, ensuring a safe, enriching, and healthy environment.

Requirements

Must be at least 16 years of age
Must possess and demonstrate the ability to engage in all activities associated with the daily care, activities, and routines of program’s children, including but not limited to: interacting with children at floor level, physical education activities such as running, jumping, etc., lifting children and equipment, and participating in outdoor activities, diapering and toileting as needed
Must possess oral, auditory and written communication skills appropriate for interacting with both children and adults
Must be capable of directing the daily administrative, program-related, and supervisory responsibilities of a Child Watch program
Ability to connect with people of diverse backgrounds

Nice To Haves

Current CPR/FA/AED certifications preferred

Responsibilities

Assists with the day-to-day operations of the Child Watch program, meeting all applicable state regulations (if any) and Merrimack Valley YMCA policies
Helps to implement the program curriculum in a developmentally-appropriate manner, meeting the individual physical, social, emotional, and intellectual needs of the participants
YMCA of the USA Suggested Guidelines for YMCA Child Watch Programs
Helps to maintain appropriate staff-to-child ratios at all times
Provides careful, attentive supervision, and is alert at all times
Manages the program resources responsibly
Uses a diverse selection of materials, equipment and experiences for all participants. These materials should be multicultural, nonsexist, and anti-bias
Helps to implement classroom curriculum, activities, experiences, and routines, under the guidance of the Child Watch coordinator
Helps to provide a program that exhibits high standards in cleanliness and presentation
Facilitates a program environment that invites exploration, promotes positive play, and welcomes children
Promotes a team concept through a positive approach to supervision, communication, and interactions with others. Maintains ongoing communication with supervisor
Helps to facilitate a positive program environment and that develops self-control in children through the use of positive guidance techniques. Expectations match and respect children’s developing capabilities
Upholds the association’s child protection policies, child abuse and neglect guidelines, and proper reporting procedures at all times
Communicates regularly with program parents. Attends parent/family events as designated by supervisor
Demonstrates appropriate decision-making abilities
Demonstrates a working knowledge of YMCA mission, values, purpose, and goals. Strives for the highest standards of program excellence
Upholds and exemplifies the YMCA’s principles of character development, customer service, and programs that build strong kids, strong families, and strong communities
Performs all other duties as assigned by the supervisor
While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently is required to sit, stand and reach, and must be able to move around the work environment and pick up children when necessary
The employee must occasionally life and/or move up to 45 pounds
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but could be escalated with moods of children