Child Watch Aide
YMCA Buffalo Niagara is looking for talented individuals with a passion for the YMCA mission and cause, an understanding of YMCA programs and services, and whose everyday priorities are a reflection of the core YMCA values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.
YMCA Buffalo Niagara is an equal opportunity employer committed to valuing diversity and practicing inclusion.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Provides childcare to infants and preschool age children in the Child Watch Program at the Southtowns Family YMCA. This is a part-time position.
GENERAL WORK SCHEDULE:
The child watch aide will be scheduled to work up to 20 hours per week. Morning and afternnon shifts are available. Availability to work weekends is required.
BENEFITS:
Complimentary YMCA Buffalo Niagara Family membership, discounted program fees, and an outstanding work environment. Employees are immediately eligible to enroll and contribute to the Y Retirement Fund’s 403B plan and will receive a 12% employer paid Y Retirement contribution after eligibility requirements are met.
Other benefits include paid sick leave, leadership development opportunities, training, and career advancement.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Provides a safe and secure environment for children. Performs safety checks.
- Implements check-in/out procedures and follows all policies. Performs required administrative tasks.
- Attends to all of the children’s needs.
- Sets up toys and equipment to be used and ensures proper storage when done.
- Develops and maintains positive relationships with children, parents, and staff. Communicates effectively.
- Anticipates problems and finds appropriate solutions.
- Follows and enforces department protocol to clean and disinfect commonly used surfaces. Maintains the cleanliness and organization of program/work areas. Enforces PPE compliance.
- Communicates concerns to management for improvement or intervention.
- Attends and participates in required training sessions and staff meetings.
- Carries out other tasks as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must be a responsible, dependable individual with experience caring for infants and preschool age children.
- First Aid certification is preferred, and required within 90 days of employment.
- Excellent communications skills.
- Ability to interact with and care for children in an age-appropriate manner.
Other details
- Pay Type Hourly
- Hiring Rate $14.75
- Job Start Date Monday, October 23, 2023