Childcare Assistant

MAKE AN IMPACT ON TODAY’S YOUTH WITH A JOB AT THE Y! Now Hiring at the Macomb 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).