Childcare Assistant

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Now Hiring at the Carl's Family YMCA
YMCA Employee Benefits

FREE Family Membership & Discounted Access to Programs
Flexible Scheduling
Family-friendly Work Environment
Employee Assistance Program & Retirement Plan

General Function
The Childwatch Assistant will be responsible for maintaining a safe, structured, and fun program for Child Watch and Kids Club participants.

Education/Experience/Training/Certifications

Good communication skills.
Experience working with children in a supervised setting preferred.
Must be willing to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

Ensures the health, safety and wellbeing of children in the program by providing close supervision of all activities
Maintain the appropriate staff-to-child ratios and assists in maintaining attendance records

Maintains a positive and respectful manner of communication with families/parents

Serve as a role model for all youth and all staff by displaying exemplary behavior at all times included but not limited to demonstrating YMCA core values, voice, and HEPA standards

Must be knowledgeable in illnesses and child abuse symptoms and procedures

Performs other assigned duties as directed by Supervisor

Abilities & Skills

Ability to plan, lead, and participate in Child Watch activities in a variety of indoor and/or outdoor settings.

For more opportunities to join our team, please visit the YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit's career page (ymcadetroit.org/careers).