Town of Medley-Parks and Recreation Childcare Attendant

The Parks and Recreation Childcare Attendant is responsible for overseeing activities in all childcare

programs, including before-school, after-school, summer camp, and bus transportation programs. The role

ensures a safe, supportive, and engaging environment for children while assisting with their social, academic,

and recreational development.

Supervision Received and Exercised:

The position is classified as exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and is a non-union part time

position working less than 1500 per year. The Childcare Attendant reports directly to the Parks and

Recreation Director.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Maintain a safe, secure, and inclusive environment for all participants

Report and document all accidents and incidents in accordance with departmental proceduresMonitor and guide student behavior, promptly addressing misconduct and resolving conflicts

effectively

Ensure proper arrival and dismissal procedures are followed dailyAccept and incorporate feedback from the Parks and Recreation Director

participate in additional activities including field trips, trainings, and other required programs

Performs other related duties as assigned by the Director

Before Care, After Care & Summer Programs

Distribute meals and snacks to children, ensuring proper portions and safe food handling

Works effectively with staff, parents, to support student well-being and participation

Supervises and engages children in outdoor play, ensuring safety and accountability by always

keeping track of each child’s whereabouts

Provides guidance and encouragement during learning and recreational activities

Supports social, emotional, and behavioral development

Encourages positive peer interactions and helps resolve conflicts

Provide homework assistance and monitor student progress when needed

School Bus Transportation Programs

Greet and assist children on and off the bus

Assist children who need help carrying backpacks or personal belongings

Assist children in crossing the street safely when necessary

Maintain order on the bus by enforcing rules and addressing misconduct

Ensure bus safety, including proper seatbelt use, seating arrangements, and behavior monitoring

Support the bus driver by giving directions to students and helping manage transitions

Follow proper attendance procedures and document student ridership daily

Minimum Education and Qualifications:

High School Diploma preferred

Forty (40) or more hours of childcare training and certifications through the Department of Children

and Families preferred

CPR & First Aid Certification preferred

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. The

requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and or ability required.

Ability to establish, maintain, and promote effective working relationships with subordinates, other

agencies, co-workers, and the public

Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing

English and Spanish preferred

Ability to deal with confidential and sensitive matters

Understanding of childcare procedures, and best practices

Computer knowledge preferred

Ability to sit and stand for long periods of time

Ability to kneel and bend

Willingness and availability to work nights, weekends, and be on-call as needed

Work and Physical Demands:

The physical abilities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to

successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Work may be performed in an indoor and/or outdoor

field environment; travel from site to site; exposure to noise, dust, and all types of weather and temperature

conditions may be present. Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to walk, stand,

and sit for prolonged periods of time; to frequently stoop, bend, reach, twist, grasp, and make repetitive hand

movement in the performance of daily duties. While performing these duties employee may be required to

exert up to 25 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift,

carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. May require finger dexterity: picking, pinching, typing, or

otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling. Specific vision

abilities required by this job include close and distance vision, peripheral, and depth perception. Reasonable

accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The Town of Medley is an Equal-Opportunity Employer and maintains a Drug-Free Workplace. The

hired employee may be required to take and pass a post-conditional offer of employment screening

examination in accordance with the Laws and Statutes in the United States and the State of Florida and

may from time to time be required to submit to random drug screening according to the Laws and

Statutes of the United States and the State of Florida and the Codes or Policies of the Town of Medley.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15