Child Watch Associate

Description

The Child Watch Associate at the Boroughs Family Branch YMCA maintains a supportive, positive atmosphere that welcomes and respects all individuals, promotes the potential of all youth, and provides a quality experience to both youth and their families. Under the supervision of the Youth Development Director, the Child Watch Associate supervisors the safety with all children in their care. They will play with, sing to, and assist all children as needed. In addition, they adhere to all YMCA child Protection policies.

Essential Functions: 

• Supervises a group of children and program activities for children ages 3 months old – 12 years old
• Follows all policies, procedures, and standards as established by the law or the Y (e.g., safety or emergency procedures, behavior guidance strategies, child abuse prevention policies).
• Nurtures children through unstructured free play and activities that are consistent with the Y’s values.
• Creates a positive rapport and shared interest with all youth; models relationship-building skills in all interactions.
• Provides opportunities for youth to lead, problem-solve, and make decisions and choices within the program
• Provides and welcomes ongoing dialogue with parents and caregivers about their child’s needs and progress; connects families to the Y.
• Project a professional image, including neat appearance, positive manner and dependable attendance and be a role model for children, families and other staff.
• Attends and participates in program activities and staff meetings.
• Works collaboratively and positively with other co-workers.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience working with children preferred
•  Meets minimum age standards as established by state law and/or the Y.
•  CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications required with onboarding
•  Child Abuse Prevention training required within 30 days of hire.
•  Previous experience working with diverse populations preferred.
•  Ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds.
•  Proficiency in American Sign Language (ASL) is strongly preferred to support effective communication with all members of our community.

Job Type: Part-Time

Schedule: During the upcoming school year:

Wednesday mornings 9am-12pm. Weekly shifts start on August 31st and go through June of 2027.

Friday nights 4pm-8pm. Weekly shifts start on August 31st and go through November of 2026.

Pay: $15.00 per hour. Plus, access to YMCA facilities for all YMCA employees, Employee Assistance Program, and Sick Leave.

If this sounds like something you are qualified to do and want to apply, please submit your application online today! 

The Y: We’re for youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

OUR CULTURE: Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are a safe place for children, teens and vulnerable populations, and all staff, regardless of their role within the organization, are required to ensure the trust that families place in us is earned each and every day. Child protection is every employee’s job, and employees may not begin work until they are trained. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to strengthen our community, beginning with you.