Child Watch Associate

Metropolitan YMCA of the Oranges; Livingston (NJ); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick leave

Legal plan

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Retirement benefits (12%)

403(b) plan

Employee assistance program

Professional development opportunities

Metro Y program discounts

Complimentary YMCA facilities

Job summary

Metropolitan YMCA of the Oranges is hiring for part-time positions as part of the expansion of our West Essex YMCA, opening December 2026. This role focuses on supervising children, promoting positive guidance, and engaging with families.

Prior child experience is preferred and strong interpersonal skills are essential. We offer a competitive benefits package including paid sick leave, retirement options, and professional development opportunities as part of our growing organization.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Prior experience working with children is preferred.
• Moderate knowledge of the ages and stages of children.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to understand positive guidance and reinforcement techniques.
• Ability to react to emergency situations calmly and professionally.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and make sound decisions.

Responsibilities

• Supervise children in the Child Watch room and other areas.
• Redirect children using positive reinforcement.
• Engage with and welcome every child.
• Engage with parents in a positive and respectful manner.
• Ensure children are dismissed to the designated parent/guardian.
• Arrive early and stay until end of shift as requested.
• Clean and maintain the Child Watch area.
• Attend open houses, program activities, and staff trainings.

Skills

Child supervision

Positive guidance

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Ability to stay calm

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

Job Type

Part-time

Exciting Growth Ahead!We're excited to announce that we'll be opening our new West Essex YMCA in December 2026! As we get closer to our opening date, we'll be adding a variety of new positions across multiple departments. If you don't see the right opportunity today, be sure to check back regularly—new roles will be posted throughout the year as we continue to grow. We look forward to welcoming new team members to our expanding organization!

Essential Functions

• Supervise children in the Child Watch room and other assigned areas; scan room/area for potential harmful situations.
• Redirect children using positive reinforcement and redirection techniques within the guidelines of the YMCA.
• Engage with and welcome every child within the guidelines of the YMCA.
• Engage with parents in a positive and respectful manner.
• Ensure that all children are dismissed to the designated parent/guardian.
• Arrive no more than 10 minutes before the start of the room’s opening and stay until the end of shift, unless otherwise requested by the supervisor.
• Clean and maintain the Child Watch at the end of each shift.
• Attend and participate in open houses, program activities and events, staff meetings, and staff training as requested by supervisor.

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, which includes paid sick leave, a legal plan, disability insurance, life insurance, 12% retirement benefits upon eligibility, a 403 (b) plan, an employee assistance program, professional development opportunities, Metro Y program discounts, and complimentary use of YMCA facilities.

Requirements

Requirements/Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Prior experience working with children is preferred.
• Moderate knowledge of the ages and stages of children.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to understand positive guidance and reinforcement techniques.
• Ability to react to emergency situations within the policies and guidelines of the YMCA and in a calm and professional manner.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision and make sound decisions within the guidelines of the YMCA.
• Ability to communicate with a wide variety of members and guests in a professional manner, displaying tact and diplomacy when needed.