Child Watch Attendant

Foothills Area YMCA; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Foothills Area YMCA in Buffalo seeks an enthusiastic Childwatch Attendant to supervise children in the childwatch area, ensuring a safe, welcoming environment while parents use other facility services. You will engage children with developmentally appropriate activities, maintain records, and support staff.

CPR/First Aid/AED certifications required within 30 days of hire; previous child-care experience preferred.

Qualifications

• CPR, First Aid and AED certifications within 30 days of hire.
• Experience working with children in a developmental setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direction for the children in the childwatch area.
• Engage children with age-appropriate activities.
• Maintain relationships with parents and caretakers.
• Keep program site and equipment orderly and safe.
• Attend staff meetings and trainings.

Skills

CPR

First Aid

AED

Child Abuse Prevention Training

Experience with children

Job description

General Function:This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Provides direction for the children in the childwatch area. Provides a quality experience to children and parents that focuses on building achievement and belonging in youth and relationships among youth and within families.Nurtures children through purposeful play dedicated to making youth feel welcome and cared for while their parents/guardians are using other areas of the facility.Supervises the children and all activities including ADA accommodations where appropriate. Follow all procedures and standards.Cultivates positive relationships and maintains effective communication with parents. Engages parents and volunteers and connects them to the YMCA.Maintains program site and equipment.Maintains required program records.Attends and participates in staff meetings and staff training.Performed other duties as assignedOur Childwatch Center is looking for team members for both AM and PM shifts. Whether you’re available for both or prefer one over the other.Qualifications:At least 16 years of age.CPR, First Aid, AED certifications and Child Abuse prevention training within 30 days of hire date.Previous experience working with children in a developmental setting is preferred, but not required.Ability to plan, organize and implement age-appropriate/developmentally appropriate activities.Previous experience with diverse populations. Ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds, preferred but not required.Understands the YMCA is a public accommodation committed to inclusion and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).Physical Requirements: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 disabilities to perform the essential functions.Ability to plan, lead and participate in activities.