Part-Time Child Watch & Youth Care Assistant

Valparaiso YMCA; Valparaiso (IN); On-site; USD 13,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Y membership

Discounted family membership

Child Watch hours available free of ch

Job summary

Valparaiso YMCA is seeking a part-time Child Watch Staff member to support the childcare team and ensure the health and safety of children while engaging with families to enrich their experience at our facility. The role requires a minimum age of 16, basic high school education, and preferred childcare experience.

Shifts are daytime 3pm–7pm, up to 29 hours weekly, plus one Saturday per month, with benefits including free YMCA membership.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years old.
• Equivalent of 2 years of high school education.
• Previous childcare experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety of children and maintain confidentiality.
• Follow sign in/out procedures and document attendance.
• Interact with children through positive, fun and learning activities.
• Check diapers hourly and change as needed.
• Feed children per parent instructions.
• Clean toys, chairs, shelves, wash dishes, fold laundry, clean bathrooms and empty trash as needed.

Skills

Childcare experience

Education

High school education equivalent

Job description

Valparaiso YMCA is seeking a part-time Child Watch Staff member to support the childcare team and ensure the health and safety of children while engaging with families to enrich their experience at our facility. The role requires a minimum age of 16, basic high school education, and preferred childcare experience.

Shifts are daytime 3pm–7pm, up to 29 hours weekly, plus one Saturday per month, with benefits including free YMCA membership.