Description:
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Kid Zone Attendant supervises and ensures the care, safety, and well being of children during their stay in the Kid Zone center.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
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Oversees the children’s play and interacting with the children when possible
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Participates in staff meetings and trainings
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Monitor bathrooms- and ensure children follow proper hygiene practices
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Responsible for any other duties relevant to position as assigned by the Supervisor
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Provides special help and support to individual children as needed or assigned.
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Demonstrates a genuine interest in children and treats each child with respect.
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Uses positive guidance techniques while interacting with children.
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Promotes positive communication with parents.
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Expected to assist in maintaining safe and healthy environments for children and staff by immediately reporting health and safety risks/concerns or potential concerns to a leadership staff member.
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Responsible for upholding all staff safety requirements including cleaning protocols throughout the day, as required by my department.
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Other job-related duties as assigned may be necessary to carry out the responsibilities of this position.
Requirements:
QUALIFICATIONS:
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Prior experience working with children preferred
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Most possess a deep love for children, respect for parents, enjoyment of working in collaboration with faculty and staff colleagues, joy and enthusiasm in their work, and a commitment to self-development in order to become a model worthy of imitation by the children.
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Strong interpersonal skills
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Strong written and verbal communication skills
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Employment is contingent upon completing required Level 2 background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com
CERTIFICATIONS AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:
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Infant/child CPR & First Aid
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Annual completion of YMCA Blood Borne Pathogens training
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Annual completion of YMCA Child Sexual Abuse Prevention class
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Successfully complete DCF background screening requirements as well as meet the association policies on background screening.
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Staff Safety Requirements/Cleaning Protocols
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Additional training classes as recommended by supervisor.
