Child Watch Attendant
Family, Bomi County, Liberia · Full Time
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Job description
Position Overview
The Child Watch Attendant oversees the supervision and engagement of children ranging from 6 weeks to 6 years old within the Child Watch department. This role also involves embodying the YMCA's foundational Judeo-Christian values—caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.
Work Schedule
Shift hours are from 8 AM to 12 PM.
Key Duties
- Provide attentive supervision and interaction with children in a safe, professional setting within the Child Watch area.
- Manage child registration procedures, ensuring sign-in and sign-out by parents or guardians.
- Maintain cleanliness and safety of the childcare environment, promptly communicating any issues to supervisors.
- Accurately maintain child watch records, including enrollment, attendance, and special care instructions.
- Prioritize child safety and wellbeing through all interactions and procedures.
- Adhere strictly to YMCA policies, including emergency protocols, and complete incident or accident documentation as needed.
- Perform other responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications
- Applicant must be at least 18 years old.
- Must satisfactorily perform all essential duties.
- 1 to 3 months of experience working with children within the specified age group is required.
Skills and Abilities
- Problem-solving capabilities for practical, non-routine situations.
- Ability to comprehend written, oral, diagrammatic, or scheduled instructions.
- Basic math skills including addition, subtraction of two-digit numbers and multiplication/division by 10s and 100s, applicable to money, weight, volume, and distance.
- Physical ability to verbally communicate frequently, stand, walk, sit, manipulate objects, and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
- Vision capabilities including close, distance, peripheral, color recognition, depth perception, and focus adjustment.
- Proficient reading and interpreting of safety and operational documents.
- Effective written communication for routine reports and correspondence.
- Confidence speaking before groups of clients or staff.
Work Environment
The role involves regular exposure to outdoor weather conditions and typically experiences moderate noise levels.
Training and Certification
Completion of a New Employee Orientation provided by the YMCA is required before starting. Additional training or certifications may be necessary during employment.