Kids' Corner Program Staff Member

West Suburban YMCA; Newton Corner (MA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

The West Suburban YMCA is seeking Kids' Corner Program Staff Members to provide a safe, supervised play environment for children while parents/guardians are on the premises at our Church St location. This role emphasizes child safety, routine forms, and active engagement through planned activities and proper supervision.

Responsibilities include enforcing health codes, handling emergency procedures, and coordinating with the team to ensure a positive, inclusive environment for all children.

Qualifications

• CPR/AED and First Aid certification required or able to obtain prior to start.
• Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups within the community.
• Previous experience in children’s play, arts and crafts, and group activities.
• Required trainings for WSYMCA employees.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe, supervised play environment for children while parents/guardians are on site.
• Ensure all forms are completed by parent/guardian.
• Monitor sign-in/sign-out of children.
• Be familiar with emergency procedures and YMCA paging system.
• Plan play activities, songs, and storytelling for children.
• Enforce health codes and hygiene.
• Arrange substitutes when unable to work and notify supervisor promptly.
• Attend staff meetings when scheduled.
• Follow dress code and wear provided t-shirt and name tag.
• Know and follow all emergency procedures and complete required reports.

Skills

CPR/AED/First Aid

Interpersonal skills

Relate to diverse groups

Child play & arts/crafts experience

Required trainings

Job description

The WSYMCA is seeking Kids' Corner Program Staff Members to join our Childcare team at our Church St location! Are you passionate about working with young children? Want to work for a well-known community organization that gives back to its members every day?

POSITION SUMMARY:

To provide a safe, supervised play environment for the children of the WSYMCA members while parent(s) or guardian is on the premises.

OUR CULTURE:

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Responsible for the safety and well-being of each child under their watch.

2. Ascertain that all appropriate forms are completed by parent/guardian.

3. Monitor the parents to insure they sign in and out for their children.

4. All staff must be thoroughly familiar with all emergency procedures and know how to use the paging system.

5. Staff will take turns planning play activities, songs, story‑time, and creative play for children in their care.

6. Enforce health codes and good hygiene.

7. Responsible for finding a substitute for themselves when they are unable to work. Notify the supervisor as soon as possible for any substitutions.

8. All staff is expected to attend staff meetings when held.

9. Must follow dress code: provided child watch t‑shirt and name tag at all times.

10. Knows/reviews all emergency procedures and responds to emergency situations immediately in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures. Completes related reports as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Infant and Adult CPR/AED, and First Aid.

2. Excellent interpersonal and problem‑solving skills.

3. Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.

4. Previous experience in children’s play, arts and crafts and group activities.

5. Required trainings for WSYMCA employees.

Physical Demands:

1. Ability to lift 25 pounds.

2. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; stoop; kneel; crouch; and possibly crawl.

3. 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.

The West Suburban YMCA is a charitable organization thatwelcomes all by creating a community that hires individuals of any age, race, gender, religion, heritage, economic circumstance, or physical ability. We focus on youth development, healthy living and social responsibility to ensure all children, adults and families are healthy, confident and connected.