Nursery Attendant
Falmouth, VA
Job Details Falmouth, VA Part Time None Negligible Day Entry LevelDescription
This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Provides supervision of the children in the program. Provides a quality experience to children and parents that focuses belonging in youth and relationships among youth and within families.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Supervises a group of children.
Interact with children and their parents/guardians to build relationships, enforcing rules, and maintaining a clean and safe environment.
Supports YMCA healthy eating and physical activities standards through coaching, mentoring, and monitoring menu quality
Adheres to program standards including safety and cleanliness standards.
Attends staff meetings and trainings.
Follows YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention and emergencies.
Cultivates positive relationships and maintains effective communication with parents, children and other staff. Models relationship-building skills in all interactions.
Follows YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention and emergencies.
Models relationship-building skills (including Listen First) in all interactions. Responds to all member and community inquiries and complaints in timely manner.
Participates in YMCA Support Campaign functions
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS:
Previous experience working with children preferred.
Must be at least 16 years of age.
CPR, First Aid, AED certifications and Child Abuse Prevention training within 30 days of hire date.
Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
Ability to speak concisely and effectively communicate.
Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical situations and physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency.
Completes Praesidium within 7 days of hire date.
Previous experience with diverse populations preferred.
Understands the YMCA is a public accommodation committed to the inclusion and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).