CITY OF MUSTANG JOB DESCRIPTION MUSTANG PARKS & RECREATION JOB TITLE: Childcare Attendant I Pay Rate: $8.00/HR Part-time hours preferred:15-20 hours per week HOURS: Primarily Monday - Friday mornings, 8am to Noon or afternoon/evenings, 4-8pm Purpose of Position: This is a non-exempt part time position in the Parks and Recreation Department that will be responsible for the care and well-being of children in the childcare rooms. Reporting Relationships: Reports to Head Childcare Attendant Essential Duties - Maintain a strong dedication to high quality customer service.
- Create a friendly, professional, and positive first impression with general public through a professional and friendly demeanor including dress, and personal grooming.
- Greet and make children feel welcome. Ensuring proper procedures are followed to maintain safety and control of the check-in and out process.
- Comfort and meet the psychological and physical needs of the children through age appropriate play, physical contact including holding, and other techniques to ensure a pleasant and safe experience for the children while they are in care.
- Maintain the cleanliness and safety of the childcare areas to ensure the over-all safety of the children entrusted to our care.
- Keep parents informed of all incidents, and complete appropriate forms.
- Maintain a positive attitude and reflect that attitude in all relationships.
- Keep supervisor advised of any issues or concerns. Ask for assistance as needed.
- Follow all safety guidelines, city and department policies and procedures.
- Must report to work on a regular and timely basis.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications: - Training and Experience
- Experience working with infants or young children
- Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills
- Ability to work well and communicate effectively with children and adults.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Physical Requirements
- Average physical condition is needed to keep up with active children. Able to lift, hold infants and young children.
- License and Certificates
- Possess and maintain Adult and Pediatric CPR, AED, and First Aid Certification (or equivalent) within three months of employment.
- Possess and maintain workplace harassment training and blood borne pathogen training within three months of employment.
- Work Environment
- Work will be indoors.
- Standing, bending, stooping, picking up and holding infants and toddlers. Play active games and keep up with young children.
- Must wear closed-toed shoes.
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