Youth Activities Center Worker

About the role

The primary objective of the Youth Activities Center Worker is to provide a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment for children in a drop-in childcare setting serving infants as young as 6 weeks through children ages 10 and up. Staff are responsible for actively supervising children, supporting their developmental needs, and creating a positive experience for families through attentive care and age-appropriate activities.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and engage children of varying ages, from infants (6 weeks) through school-aged youth, in a drop-in childcare setting
• Provide attentive care that supports the physical, emotional, and developmental needs of infants, toddlers, and young children
• Maintain constant awareness of children's safety, location, and well-being at all times
• Plan and implement creative, age-appropriate activities such as games, crafts, sensory play, and quiet activities to keep children engaged
• Ensure proper diapering, feeding support, and basic care routines as needed for infants and toddlers
• Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming childcare environment
• Enforce behavior expectations using positive guidance techniques
• Follow all safety procedures, guidelines, and emergency protocols
• Communicate professionally with supervisors, coworkers, and parents regarding children's needs and behaviors
• Serve as a positive role model by demonstrating professionalism, patience, and enthusiasm
• Accurately check-in and charge those who enter the facility

Requirements

• Minimum of 1 year of childcare experience in a professional or nannying setting is required (informal babysitting of siblings or family members does not meet this requirement)
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with infants, toddlers, and young children
• Strong ability to take initiative in planning and leading creative, engaging activities for a wide age range of children
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Strong understanding of age-appropriate supervision and developmental needs
• Dependable, responsible, and able to work independently and as part of a team
• Physically able to lift infants and participate in floor-based and active play as needed

Qualifications

• CPR (training provided)

Pay

$12.00 - $15.00 per hour

Schedule

Seasonal / Part Time. Start date: September 2026.