Childcare Associate

GENERAL SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Director of Childcare, the Childcare Associate is responsible for caring for children ages six weeks through six years; to ensure a safe, clean, fun environment for children; execute the department's established guidelines and standards.

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

PRIMARY JOB FUNCTIONS

* Care for children ages six weeks through six years
* Provide a safe, clean environment including sanitizing toys and play areas, check and change diapers, pick up toys, and wipe down tables and counters
* Ensure the entire childcare space is supervised and that every zone with a child is staffed
* Ensure that all items on the opening and closing operations checklists are completed
* Greet parents and children with a smile; invite children to join activities
* Ensure interaction with children at all times; ensure that all children are engaged with a special focus on older, shy and/or bored children; comfort and assist crying children
* Organize and implement age-appropriate activities such as craft time and story time
* Ensure children are treated with responsive respectfulness, i.e. coached vs. scolded; discuss behavior tactfully and out of range of child's hearing
* Be present on the floor and offer assistance as necessary
* Communicate timely and follow up as appropriate
* Active participation in events, programs, meetings and training
* Represent the club in a professional manner through image, dress, communication, and immediate follow through and response