Childwatch Staff

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Child Watch Staff supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. This part-time position supports the Childcare team ensuring the health and safety of all children, while positively engaging with members and families to enhance their experience and their children’s growth at our facility.

OUR CULTURE:
Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger, beginning with you.

BENEFITS:
Free Y membership
Discounted family membership
Child Watch hours available free of charge

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Child Responsibilities:
• Ensure the safety of children; maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Perform opening and/or closing procedures as required and outlined in guidelines.
• Follow parent/guardian sign in and sign out procedures. Document attendance.
• Interact with children in a variety of positive, fun and learning activities. Comfort upset children.
• Check diapers hourly and change when necessary.
• Feed children in accordance with parent/guardian instructions.
• Clean toys, chairs, shelves, wash dishes, fold laundry, clean bathrooms and empty trash as needed.
Other:
• Follow emergency procedures and safety precautions. Follow procedures for reporting all accidents, incidents, and hazards.
• Adhere to all policies, rules, and regulations as outlined in employee handbook and other communications. Obtains and maintains required training.
• Adhere to work schedule and substitute for other staff as needed.
• Communicate with fellow staff and supervisors. Provide feedback and address concerns in a courteous manner.
• Accept additional assignments as deemed appropriate, within the scope of the job description.
• Follows YMCA policies and procedures; responds to emergency situations. Obtain and maintain required training(s).
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum age 16 years
Equivalent of 2 years’ high school education required.
Previous childcare experience preferred.

SALARY:
Minimum starting rate of $11 an hour during weekdays and $12 an hour on Saturdays
Starting rate based on experience

SCHEDULE:
Part-time
Varying morning hours

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform the essential functions.
Physical ability and stamina to perform the duties as outlined above, including but not limited to extended
periods of sitting, standing, and walking, bending, stooping, reaching, lifting, and carrying up to 30 pounds.

YMCA COMPETENCIES (Team Leader):
Mission Advancement: Models and teaches the Ys values. Ensures a high level of service with a commitment to changing lives. Provides volunteers with orientation, training, development, and recognition.

Collaboration: Champions inclusion activities, strategies, and initiatives. Builds relationships to create small communities. Empathetically listens and communicates for understanding when negotiating and dealing with conflict. Provides staff with feedback, coaching, guidance and support.

Operational Effectiveness: Provides others with frameworks for making decisions. Conducts prototypes to support the launching of programs and activities. Develops plans and manages best practices through engagement of team. Holds staff accountable for high-quality results using a formal process to measure progress.

Personal Growth: Shares new insights. Facilitates change. Model’s adaptability and an awareness of the impact of change. Utilizes non-threatening methods to address sensitive issues and inappropriate behavior or performance. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well. Uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.

Salary : $11 - $12