Child Watch Aide (Broadway YMCA)

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the health, safety and well-being of children in the program by providing close supervision of all activities.
• Provide a safe, fun, and inviting environment for participants in child watch areas.
• Supervise program participants and administer recreational activities for children and address any issues that may arise with parents.
• Effectively develop and implement age-appropriate lesson plans daily.
• Work cooperatively with professional staff, coworkers, and other departments.
• Process new child watch applications, and orientations.
• Maintain accurate emergency medical information, attendance, and sign in records.
• Maintain knowledge of all YMCA programs and services to assist members in selection of services that meet their individual needs.
• Communicate with families on a daily basis about their children’s strengths and areas needing attention.
• Obtain shift coverage when unable to report to work.
• Actively participate in all training sessions, meetings, and special events.

Desired Skills & Experience

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• College coursework in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education or related field preferred.
• Minimum of two years of experience working in child care.
• Current First Aid/CPR/AED certification.
• Excellent hospitality and communications skills.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.

Benefits

The YMCA of Greater New York offers a variety of benefits to its staff members including retirement benefits, medical, paid-time off, free YMCA membership and more! Benefit eligibility is determined by an individual’s employment status (ie. full-time or part-time), tenure and/or the number of hours scheduled to work.

How to Apply

If you would like to be a member of our dynamic team, please complete our online application, and submit your résumé and a thoughtful cover letter that explains your interest in the role and our organization. If you are a current YMCA employee, please submit your application through the Internal Career Site in Cornerstone.