Child Care Attendant

Job Title: Child Care Attendant FLSA: Hourly/Non-Exempt

Department: Recreation Center Reports to: Rec Center Director

Salary Range: $9.00

This job description should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the major responsibilities and requirements of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this specification. Any essential function or requirement of this class will be evaluated as necessary should an incumbent/applicant be unable to perform the function or requirement due to a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Under the general supervision of The Rec Center Director. This position is responsible for supervision of Recreation Center patron’s children. This position informs parents of rules and assisting children in adjusting to the environment.

• Greets patrons and children.
• Responsible for registering children.
• Informs parents of rules and regulations.
• Play with children.
• Making sure surrounding area is clean and safe for children.
• Cleaning list for shift.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Ability to apply the qualities of tact; poise and friendliness; to work with others; to concentrate against distractions; to remember a variety of items in detail; ability to handle stressful situations

• Graduation from a high school or GED equivalent or currently enrolled and expected to graduate within the year. Additional child care courses helpful.
• Six months’ child care experience.
• Must be able to work as part of a team as well as independently. Must be flexible.
• Any equivalent combination of related education and experience.

Phone, copy machine

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands to fingers, handle or operate objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those and employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is moderately noisy.