We're looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Child Watch Attendant to join our family here at the RJ's Child Watch! If you love working with children and creating a safe, nurturing environment, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
This full time position works a split shift Monday - Thursday 8 am-noon and 3 pm-8 pm and Friday from 8 am - noon.
The position offers a generous benefits package that includes excellent health, dental, vision, and hearing insurance as well as generous paid time off that includes 10 days of vacation per year, 12 sick days per year (4 of which can be taken like vacation days), 12 paid holidays, 2 personal days, and the ability to earn an additional 2 days of PTO through our wellness program. The Salvation Army also contributes generously to a pension on your behalf and offers short term disability, long term disability, and life insurance, as well as a variety of other great benefits. We invest in you as an employee and provide paid training and professional development opportunities and are looking for someone who wants to grow and develop with an organization that makes a difference in our community.
MISSION STATEMENT
The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
KROC CENTER MISSION
In keeping with the mission of The Wisconsin and Upper Mi Division of The Salvation Army, The Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center located in Green Bay, WI provides facilities, programs and services that strengthen, encourage and enrich children, adults, and seniors through positive life-changing experiences.
SUMMARY/PRIMARY PURPOSE:
The Lead Child Watch Attendant's primary responsibilities are to assist the Membership Services Manager with the development and training of Child Watch Attendants, patiently supervise multiple children as well as planning activities to entertain, teach, and mentor young children while their parents/guardians participate in Kroc programs and events.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: This job description should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of this position. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this job description.
QUALIFICATIONS
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
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LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS: First Aid, CPR and AED Certification for Adult, Child, and Infant to obtained within 30 days of hire. Applicant must possess a valid Wisconsin Driver's license with clearance to drive from The Salvation Army's insurance carrier.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
MENTAL AND PHYSICAL ABILITIES: 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 occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
WORKING CONDITIONS: Work environment characteristics 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.
This job is performed in a childcare environment at normal room temperature. The noise level in this work environment can vary from low to moderate depending on the number of children in the area.
For other duties of this job, such as overseeing the outdoor space adjacent the Child Watch area, outdoor special events and community center activities, the employee may be exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time.
The noise level in the work environment at these events is usually moderate to loud.
This job requires the ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are back-to-work, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice system, and/or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.
All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that as an employee of The Salvation Army they will support its religious mission.