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Child Watch Attendant

@ City of Merriam
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Merriam, Kansas, United States
$13-$15/hrOnsitePart Time
Responsibilities:supervising children, maintaining safety, assisting program staff
Requirements Summary:Requires 16+ years, weekend/evening availability, TB screen, active certifications (First Aid/CPR, illness signs, child abuse reporting), 1 year preschool experience preferred.
Technical Tools Mentioned:Windows, Typing
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Description


This position is responsible to help support the City of Merriam’s mission in helping to present a safe, clean, friendly, and fun child care environment for children 6 weeks and older, performing duties in a safe manner, while promoting the City of Merriam’s values.


Essential Functions and Responsibilities

  • Actively supervises children by providing safe, fun, clean, and nurturing environment as well as provides a positive partnership with parent/guardians of the children
  • Responsible for the safety and well-being of each child under supervision Maintain visual and auditory supervision at all times
  • Advise parents in regard to policies and procedures of child watch room and maintain a positive rapport with parents and patrons
  • Perform duties and responsibilities in compliance with established Center policy for staff-to-child ratio and age limits
  • Strict compliance with the Center policy for check-in and check-out procedures
  • Complete accident reports and informs supervisor and/or director immediately
  • Report complaints/comments to supervisor
  • Attend required meetings and trainings
  • Maintains clean environment; performs janitorial duties as required or assigned to include body fluid cleanup, sanitizing, and light housekeeping
  • Provides basic first aid, when necessary
  • Assist program staff with events/ programs/ special events preparation both indoor and outdoor
  • Promote the values of the City at all times Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)
  • Other duties as assigned

Requirements

  • Must be at least 16 years of age
  • Must submit to a Tuberculosis screen and pass
  • Must have weekend and evening availability
  • Must keep current on all mandatory certifications, as applicable

Education and Experience

  • 1 year working in preschool/ early childhood education programs, strongly preferred
  • Current or ability to gain certification in the following before employment begins:
    • Adult, Child and Infant First Aid and CPR Certifications
    • Signs and Symptoms of Illness
    • Signs of Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Ability to comprehend and follow written and verbal instruction
  • Ability to communicate both orally and in writing
  • Basic math skills
  • Accurate typing skills
  • Knowledge of personal computers with Windows-based software