Children's Activity Aide - Full Time Flexible Schedule, Hours Vary

Full Time, Flexible Schedule

General Description

Provides safe quality childcare and plans and carries out childcare activities.

Reporting Relationship

The Children’s Activity Aide reports to the Children’s Team Lead.

Supervises

The Children’s Activity Aide has no supervisory responsibilities.
Experience and Skills:

Responsibilities and Essential Functions

Assures the safety, care, nurturing and comfort of children

Plans and carries out childcare activities and holiday celebrations

Assists children with physical and emotional needs

Helps children resolve conflicts

Maintains cleanliness and order of playroom for constructive play

Washes toys in playroom monthly in bleach solution

Maintains cleanliness of children’s restroom including potty chairs

Provides information to parents about childcare activities and the child's involvement and interaction

Maintains accurate attendance records and records for meals and snacks served in childcare

Attends all staff meetings and special training available for working with at-risk children

Performs other duties as assigned

Education and Experience

High school certificate of completion, diploma, GED, or equivalent.

Previous experience working with at-risk children of all ages in a supervised setting.

Must be at least 18 years old

Knowledge and Ability

Ability to work safely and effectively with at-risk children of all ages

Ability to work as part of a team; ability to follow instructions and complete assignments; some knowledge of effects of domestic violence on children.

Some knowledge of the effects of children growing up in chemically dependent household

Knowledge of conflict resolution techniques helpful

Must be certified in CPR and first aid during introductory period.

Physical Requirements

Climbing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, standing, walking, talking, hearing, repetitive motions (of hands, wrist, and fingers), moderate lifting and carrying (up to twenty lbs)

Full range of body motion including manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination

Standing for long periods of time

Ability to handle environmental conditions inside and outside

Occasional high stress may be experienced in dealing with children, parents, staff and volunteers

From: YWCA North Central Indiana