Child Watch/KidZone Leader

La Crosse Area Family YMCA; La Crosse (WI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free adult Y membership

Discount on Family Membership

403(b) retirement account

Retirement contributions after 2 years

Job summary

La Crosse Area Family YMCA is seeking compassionate individuals to support children birth to seven in our after-school/drop-in programs. Join a trusted community nonprofit and help promote core values—caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility—while engaging families and staff in a positive learning environment.

Shifts run Monday–Thursday, 4 pm–7 pm, starting in December, with duties including hands-on activities to foster language and motor development and building relationships with

Qualifications

• Genuine interest and appreciation for young children.
• At least 1 year of experience working with children infant to age 11.
• Perform first-aid functions when necessary according to infant/child procedures.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from participants, members, staff, administration, or the general public.
• Must have availability in December and January.

Responsibilities

• Promote youth development through hands-on learning environment.
• Provide children with opportunities to develop early language and motor skills through age-appropriate play and activities.
• Build relationships with families and the staff team.

Skills

Interest in child development

Experience with children

Job description

La Crosse, United States

• Industry Nonprofit Charitable Organizations
• Work Experience 0-1 year
• State/Province Wisconsin
• Country United States

About Us

The Y is the leading nonprofit committed to strengthening the community by connecting all people to their potential, purpose and each other. Working locally, we focus on supporting young people, improving health and well-being, and inspiring action in and across communities. By bringing together people from different backgrounds, perspectives and generations, we ensure that we all have access to the opportunities, relationships and resources necessary to learn, grow and thrive.

Job Description

Be part of an organization that families trust everyday to care for their children, ages birth to seven, in our drop-in program. We are seeking individuals that are committed and enthusiastic about teaching kids our values – caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.

Available Shifts - at Houser (Onalaska) and Dahl (La Crosse):

• Monday- Thursday, 4 pm - 7 pm starting in December
  

Primary Duties:

• Promote youth development through hands-on learning environment
  
• Provide children with opportunities to develop early language and motor skills through age-appropriate play and activities
  
• Build relationships with families and the staff team
  

Requirements

• Genuine interest and appreciation for young children.
  
• At least 1 year of experience working with children infant to age 11.
  
• Perform first-aid functions when necessary according to infant/child procedures.
  
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from participants, members, staff, administration, or the general public.
  
• Must have availability in December and January
  
• FREE adult Y membership (+ discount on Family Membership)
  
• 50% discount on Y programs
  
• 403(b) retirement account
  
• 12% retirement after 2 years and 1,000 hours per year