Child Care Attendant

City-of-Federal-Wa; Federal Way (WA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform provided

Job summary

City of Federal Way is seeking a temporary part-time Child Care Attendant to assist with daily activities for up to 10 children, ages 0-8, across morning and evening shifts Monday–Friday, with Saturday morning coverage as needed.

Reporting to the Community Center's Member Services Coordinator, you will supervise, plan, and lead activities, model professional behavior, ensure safety, render basic first aid, clean spaces, and help with reports and trainings while wearing a provided uniform.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years old.
• Current First Aid, Infant, Child and Adult CPR cards required.
• Experience planning/ supervising activities for children preferred.
• Transportation to/from job site required.
• Ability to pass background check.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement and lead daily activities for up to 10 children (ages 0-8).
• Supervise and actively participate with children; model positive behavior.
• Collaborate with staff in an enthusiastic, cooperative manner.
• Maintain safety of children at all times.
• Render first aid for injuries as needed.
• Clean program areas and store equipment after each day.

Skills

Patience with children

Supervision

Teamwork

Organization

Communication

Safety awareness

First aid awareness

Tools

CPR/First Aid Certification

Job description

***NOTE: This is a temporary part-time position working various morning and evening shifts Monday through Friday. Saturday morning shifts will also need to be covered.

Under the direction of the Federal Way Community Center's Member Services Coordinator, the Child Care Attendant will help plan, implement and lead daily activities for up to 10 children, ages 0-8, making sure that all children are safe, orderly and entertained. As a representative of the Parks Department, a uniform will be provided and must be worn during working hours.

• Enjoy working patiently with children.
• Supervise and actively participate with children and serve as a positive role model for children at all times.
• Work closely with other staff in an enthusiastic, cooperative and supportive manner.
• Demonstrate strong organization and communication skills.
• Maintain safety of children at all times.
• Render first aid in case of minor/major injury.
• Clean program areas and store equipment and supplies at the end of each day.
• Assist with the preparation and maintenance of required reports.
• Attend required staff training and other meetings.
• Maintain professional image and positive attitude at all times.
• Perform other tasks and duties as assigned.

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Current First Aid, Infant, Child and Adult CPR cards required.
• Experience in planning, implementing and supervising activities for children preferred.
• Responsible for own transportation to and from job site.
• Ability to successfully pass a background check.

Additional Information

The full salary range for this position is $17.13 - $19.00 per hour. The typical starting rate for this position is $17.13 per hour.