Grand Rapids Kroc Center- Child Watch Attendant

The Salvation Army North & Central Illinois Division; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

The Salvation Army North & Central Illinois Division is seeking a part-time Child Watch Attendant to ensure the safety and engagement of children in Child Watch areas across the facility. You will supervise activities, maintain a clean play space, and follow check-in/check-out procedures.

Ideal candidates have at least 1 year of childcare experience, are 18+, and can communicate in English (Spanish helpful).

Qualifications

• One year of experience working with children and infants.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English; Spanish beneficial.
• Computer knowledge preferred.
• Complete Safe From Harm training within 30 days, and keep current.
• CPR/AED/First Aid certification or obtain within 45 days, and keep current.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety, supervision and active entertainment of all children in Child Watch.
• Maintain readiness and cleanliness of the Child Watch area.
• Adhere to Safe From Harm guidelines; report concerns to leadership.
• Engage in developmental activities with the children.
• Follow check-in/checkout procedures for all children.
• Provide quality customer service to members and day pass users.
• Provide information about programs and activities at the Kroc Center.
• Maintain clear communications with other departments.
• Attend trainings and staff meetings as assigned.

Skills

English communication

Spanish (preferred)

Education

Child care experience

18+ years old

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

Position Summary: The Child Watch Attendant is responsible for the care and safety of the children in Child Watch areas throughout the facility.

Essential Responsibilities

• Responsible for the safety, supervision and active entertainment of all children placed in Child Watch areas.
• Maintain readiness and cleanliness of the assigned Child Watch area by cleaning and organizing equipment, toys, and play areas as determined by protocols.
• Assure adherence to Safe From Harm program guidelines. Report any suspicion of child abuse or Safe from Harm violations to the Membership Director or Child Watch Lead.
• Enforce all guidelines that pertain to the assigned Child Watch area on a constant and consistent basis.
• Engage in developmental activities with the children checked into child watch that will ensure a quality experience during the child’s stay.
• Follow check-in/checkout procedures for all children.
• Provide quality customer service to the members using Child Watch services.
• Provide information and answer questions about all programs and activities available at the Kroc Center.
• Maintain clear communications with other departments.
• Perform other assignments/duties as assigned.
• Provide prompt and courteous service to all members and day pass users utilizing Child Watch services.
• Attend departmental in-service trainings and staff meetings as assigned.

Qualifications

Education/Experience:

• One year experience working with children and infants required
• Be at least 18 years old.

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• Be able to read, write and communicate in English with the preferred ability to also communicate in Spanish.

Computer Skills

• Computer knowledge preferred.

Certificates And Licenses

• Complete Safe From Harm training within 30 days, and keep current
• Have CPR/AED/First Aid or obtain within 45 days, and keep current