Child Care-Kids Corner

Unifiedtherapy; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 12,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free YMCA Membership

Job summary

Unifiedtherapy is seeking a part-time childcare assistant for the Dubuque YMCA/YWCA environment. The role focuses on creating a safe, happy space for children aged 6 weeks to 6 years, while parents participate in programs with peace of mind.

Responsibilities include assisting with check-in/out, supervising play, and communicating with parents and staff. This position emphasizes safety, cleanliness, and supportive care for diverse families.

Qualifications

• Minimum 16 years of age.
• Experience/training in Early Childhood Education preferred.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work with children and families from a diverse range of backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Label all diaper bags and personal items for members.
• Assist members with check-in and check-out procedures.
• Redirect children instead of using Time Outs.
• Encourage a safe and quiet room environment.
• Keep toys in designated areas and disinfect them per schedule.
• Help buckling children into seats, highchairs, and strollers.
• Assist children with bathroom breaks or diaper changes and supervise at doorway.
• Notify parents at pick-up of important information from the care period.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Diversity awareness

Education

Early Childhood Education

Job description

FREE YMCA Membership for Part-Time Hire

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position creates and oversees a safe and happy environment for children, ages6weeks to6years, so that their parents/guardians can participate in Dubuque YMCA/YWCA programs with peace of mind. Duties include interact with children, maintain a safe and happy environment and communicating with parents and other staff members.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Ensures that members have labeled all diaper bags and any other personal items.
2. Assists members with check-in and check-out procedures.
3. Redirects children instead of using “Time Outs”.
4. Encourages a safe and quiet room.
5. Encourages the children to keep the toys in their designated area. Cleans and disinfects toys according to the cleaning schedule and procedure.
6. Buckles children into all bouncing seats, highchairs and strollers.
7. Assists children who need to use the bathroom or who need his/her diaper changed and stays at the door until they are finished.
8. Notifies parents at pick-up of any important information that occurred while the child was in care.
9. Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Minimum 16 years of age.
2. Experience/training in Early Childhood Education preferred.
3. Strong communication and organizational skills.
4. Ability to work with children and families from adiverse range of backgrounds.

Position is for Part Time-Weekday Evening shift(s)