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Child Watch Aide (Prospect Park YMCA - Park Slope Armory)

YMCA of Greater New York
Date Posted: 11/14/2017
Location: New York, New York
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PART-TIME/FULL-TIME

The YMCA of Greater New York reaches half a million New Yorkers through programs that focus on youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.  The Prospect Park YMCA is seeking a qualified individual who will be responsible for maintaining a safe, structured, fun and values-based program for child watch participants, ages 6 months – 8 years old.  

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities:

  • Ensure the health, safety and well being of children in the program by providing close supervision of all activities.
  • Supervise program participants, administer recreational activities for children and address any issues that may arise with parents.
  • Effectively develop and implement age appropriate, lesson plans daily.
  • Provide a safe, fun and inviting environment for participant in our child watch areas.
  • Work cooperatively with professional staff, coworkers, and other departments.
  • Process new child watch applications, orientations, record emergency medical information and maintain attendance and sign in records.
  • Maintain knowledge of all YMCA programs and services to assist members in selection of services that meet their individual needs.
  • Design and implement age appropriate activities for participants.
  • Communicate with families, on a daily basis, about their children’s strengths and areas needing attention.
  • Actively participate in all training session and designed meetings and special events. 

Qualifications:

Qualifications:

  • High School diploma or equivalent; coursework in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, or related field preferred.
  • Minimum of two years of child care experience
  • Current CPR/First Aid/Child Abuse Training certifications.
  • Excellent communications skills.
  • Excellent hospitality skills.
  • Must be willing to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.

Application Instructions:

We offer an exciting and innovative work environment with a culture committed to serving all members of our community.  As a leading not-for-profit, community service organization, our Association relies heavily on fundraising to support the wide range of programs we proudly provide the communities we serve.  Our expectation is that all staff promotes participation of their branch fundraising efforts in some capacity.  If you would like to be a member of our dynamic team, please forward your cover letter and resume with subject line “Child Watch Aide” to lbrowne@ymcanyc.org or to:

Prospect Park – Park Slope Armory
Attn.:   La’Toya Browne
361 15th Street
Brooklyn, NY 11215

New York City’s YMCA | WE’RE HERE FOR GOOD
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER ♦ DRUGFREE WORKPLACE

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