Safety - Youth Program Assistant

Overview

Safety City is a safety education program for children ages 5, 6, and 7 living in the City of Columbus. Staff will provide hands on support to the children participating in the program. Programming will take place over the course of five weeks throughout the City of Columbus.

• Five-week program that will start in June 2026
• Hours for weeks 1 - 3 will be 8AM - 12:30PM
• Hours for weeks 4-6 will be 8AM - 2:30PM

Supervises children in a childcare environment and implements age-appropriate curriculum and activities. Ensures the safety and well-being of the children and maintains the childcare space.

• Ensures safe and effective supervision of children, reporting as needed to parents or appropriate leader.
• Implements childcare curriculum and activities.
• Provides a welcoming environment for children and parents.
• Maintains cleanliness and order in the childcare space.
• Maintains all required documentation in compliance with applicable standards and regulations.

High School Diploma or equivalent, required.

CPR training or completion of provided training upon hire, required.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to supervise and provide direction for groups of children.
• Flexibility and ability to handle multiple tasks and changing priorities.

Experience working with young children, required.

• OCCASIONALLY:
  Climb stairs/ladder, Color vision, Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens, Depth perception, Flexing/extending of neck, Patient Equipment, Sitting, Working Outdoors
• FREQUENTLY:
  Audible speech, Bend/twist, Blood and/or Bodily Fluids, Decision Making, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs, Loud Noises, Peripheral vision, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 26-40 lbs, Squat/kneel, Standing, Walking
• CONTINUOUSLY:
  Computer skills, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Problem solving, Repetitive hand/arm use, Seeing – Far/near

"The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision.

EOE M/F/Disability/Vet"