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Child Watch Associate – Federal Work Study

Federal Work Study Job Posting/Description

Is this posting for an on campus department or off campus agency?
Off Campus Agency
Off Campus Agency Name
Mahaska County YMCA
Department
ChildWatch
Agency Address
1521 Green street
Oskaloosa, IA 52577
United States
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Position Title
ChildWatch Associate
How many vacancies are there for this position?
2
Work Location
YMCA
Purpose of Job
The Child Care Aide will be responsible for the care of the children in Child Watch; ensuring a healthy, safe, and nurturing environment. He/she will foster children’s social, physical, spiritual, and mental growth, and demonstrate the core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility and will interact positively with parents to develop a trusting relationship.
Description of Duties and Responsibilities:
Assists in providing a quality environment in Child Watch, taking into consideration the needs
of each child and the goals and objectives of the YMCA.
· Be responsible for the safety of the children at all times and to carry out emergency
procedures when necessary.
· Attends all staff meetings and in-service trainings under the direction of the Director.
· Adheres to and maintains the cleaning schedule.
· Continually interacts with the children, when in room and parents as they enter and leave the
Child Watch area (includes greeting parents immediately upon their arrival)
· Puts safety first in all activities by using developmentally appropriate activities at all times.
· Professionally handles any conflict or emergency situations that may arise with members or
staff.
· Provides positive interaction with children, parents and staff using the core values as
guidelines.· Monitors usage of the sign in/sign out sheets, ensuring all parents are signing in and out
properly.
· Shows flexibility in working where needed as numbers of children fluctuate.
· Reports all concerns or problems to Supervisor, not other employees.
· Anything deemed necessary by the Director in regards to the
· position.
Required Qualifications:
Must be able to pass a background check.
Work Schedule–Days & Times
M-F 830-noon
M-Th 4-8 pm
Sat 845am-115a
Hourly Wage
$10.00
Employment Start Date:
08/30/2024
Employment End Date:
04/25/2025
Job Supervisor’s Name
Katy Greene
Job Supervisor’s Phone Number
(641) 673-8411
Job Supervisor’s Email Address
katy.greene@mahaskaymca.org