Childcare Attendant

Job Description

As a Childcare Attendant, you'll play an important role in creating a safe, engaging, and positive environment where children can learn, play, and thrive.

Every day is different when working with kids. One moment you may be helping with arts and crafts, the next you're leading games, assisting with activities, or comforting a child who needs a little extra support. Patience, creativity, and a positive attitude are key to success in this role.

This position is perfect for individuals who enjoy working with children, have a nurturing personality, and want to make a meaningful impact in a child's day. If you're energetic, dependable, and ready to help create fun and memorable experiences, we'd love to meet you!  

The Schedule: 

Part-Time, Monday - Friday and ability to work Saturdays. 

The Good Stuff:

• We are a small private child care facility 
• Our team of care givers are fun to work with
• Lots of variety in ages and personalities of the kids you will work with 

The Not for Everyone Stuff:

These are kids. They will make you laugh, cry, and want to sigh all within a five minute window! No two hours are the same. You never know what to expect and have to always be on your toes. Must be flexible in all ways... able to change plans, make adjustments, work extra hours to help out. Willing to get paint in your hair and dye on your hands. We are not looking for someone to stand on the sidelines and watch but someone that will get into the mix and enjoy these kids. 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Report to work on time, in proper attire, and ready to spend energy with many children of varied ages
• Greet every child and parent, assist in getting child settled and involved with others
• Supervise parent sigh in and out for their children
• Change diapers, potty train, and feed babies/children as needed
• Be involved with children, doing art projects and playing games
• Move around room, assist with children in various areas continually keep toys out of walk ways
• Answer phone and fully complete all requests, such as reservations
• Keep supervisor informed of inventory, forms needed, and supplies that may be low
• Report any accidents or illnesses to supervisor for both child and employees
• Have full understanding of emergency procedures
• Attend all staff meetings and in-house training
• Be prepared to acquire proper certifications - CPR & First Aid and BBP training
• Be willing to substitute for other employees on an availability basis
• Be willing to work beyond usual shift for occasional Junior Program events
• Monthly billing for all childcare charges 

Job Requirements

Qualifications

• 18 years or older
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Previous experience providing care for children of various ages
• The ability to pass a criminal background check
• First Aid and Infant CPR certified (or willing to acquire during employment)
• Ability to work unassisted at times
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position
• Positive attitude; takes pride in work
• Knowledge of sports such as soccer, basketball, and volleyball is helpful

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, and pick up infants and children. The employee is occasionally required to talk and hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Employee is in frequent contact with members, guests, and coworkers; a high standard of customer service is required as is the ability to work both independently and as a team in a positive manner.