Child Watch Attendant

Merrimack Valley YMCA; North Reading (MA); Vor Ort; USD 17.000 - 22.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

Merrimack Valley YMCA in North Reading, MA is seeking an assistant for the Child Watch program. You will support daily activities, help implement developmentally appropriate curriculum, and ensure a safe, engaging environment for children while guiding interactions and routines.

The role emphasizes teamwork, attention to safety, and positive guidance, with ongoing communication to supervisors and families to uphold YMCA standards.

Qualifikationen

• Must be at least 16 years old.
• Ability to engage in daily care, activities, and routines of children.
• CPR/First Aid/AED certifications preferred.
• Good communication with children and parents.

Aufgaben

• Assist in day-to-day operations of the Child Watch program.
• Maintain safe, clean, and developmentally appropriate environment.
• Support curriculum implementation and supervision.
• Communicate with parents and supervisor regularly.

Kenntnisse

Communication skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Jobbeschreibung

POSITION SUMMARY:This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Under the direction and supervision of the Child Watch coordinator, the assistant will be responsible for assisting in planning, developing, and implementing all curriculum and program activities in the Child Watch program. The assistant guides the development of children, ensuring a safe, enriching, and healthy environment.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:Assists with the day-to-day operations of the Child Watch program, meeting all applicable state regulations (if any) and Merrimack Valley YMCA policiesHelps to implement the program curriculum in a developmentally-appropriate manner, meeting the individual physical, social, emotional, and intellectual needs of the participantsYMCA of the USA Suggested Guidelines for YMCA Child Watch ProgramsHelps to maintain appropriate staff-to-child ratios at all timesProvides careful, attentive supervision, and is alert at all timesManages the program resources responsiblyUses a diverse selection of materials, equipment and experiences for all participants. These materials should be multicultural, nonsexist, and anti-biasHelps to implement classroom curriculum, activities, experiences, and routines, under the guidance of the Child Watch coordinatorHelps to provide a program that exhibits high standards in cleanliness and presentationFacilitates a program environment that invites exploration, promotes positive play, and welcomes childrenPromotes a team concept through a positive approach to supervision, communication, and interactions with others. Maintains ongoing communication with supervisorHelps to facilitate a positive program environment and that develops self-control in children through the use of positive guidance techniques. Expectations match and respect children’s developing capabilitiesUpholds the association’s child protection policies, child abuse and neglect guidelines, and proper reporting procedures at all timesCommunicates regularly with program parents. Attends parent/family events as designated by supervisorDemonstrates appropriate decision-making abilitiesDemonstrates a working knowledge of YMCA mission, values, purpose, and goals. Strives for the highest standards of program excellenceUpholds and exemplifies the YMCA’s principles of character development, customer service, and programs that build strong kids, strong families, and strong communitiesPerforms all other duties as assigned by the supervisorThe 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 functionsWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently is required to sit, stand and reach, and must be able to move around the work environment and pick up children when necessaryThe employee must occasionally life and/or move up to 45 poundsSpecific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjustThe noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but could be escalated with moods of childrenEFFECT ON END RESULT:A program that is built upon developmentally appropriate practices in which children are encouraged to grow to their full potentialA program that is respectful and supportive of familiesA program that meets the highest standards of quality and safetyA warm, friendly atmosphere that contributes to building strong kids, strong families, and strong communitiesYMCA COMPETENCIES (LEADER):Models and teaches the Y’s valuesChampions inclusion activities, strategies, and initiatives. Builds relationships to create small communitiesShares new insightsQUALIFICATIONS:Must be at least 16 years of ageMust possess and demonstrate the ability to engage in all activities associated with the daily care, activities, and routines of program’s children, including but not limited to: interacting with children at floor level, physical education activities such as running, jumping, etc., lifting children and equipment, and participating in outdoor activities, diapering and toileting as neededMust possess oral, auditory and written communication skills appropriate for interacting with both children and adultsMust be capable of directing the daily administrative, program-related, and supervisory responsibilities of a Child Watch programCurrent CPR/FA/AED certifications preferredAbility to connect with people of diverse backgrounds