JOB
Hiring Range: $ 14.47 - $15.54 hourlyWork Schedule: May work up to 19 hours per week; schedule varies, depending on the needs of the center and department NATURE OF WORKAs a member of the Parks, Recreation & Culture Division, individuals in this position facilitate childcare operations at the Community Recreation Center by greeting guests, supervising children, and providing quality customer service in the CRC drop-in Child Care Center. This position is responsible for the safety and supervision of children placed in the care of the Town of Windsor Community Recreation Center while the parents are participating in on-site recreation activities or classes. Individuals in this position are required to perform work in a manner consistent with and exemplary of the town’s PRIDE philosophies and the town’s Equal Opportunity Employment policy.SUPERVISION EXERCISEDNo supervisory responsibilities or control exercised.SUPERVISION RECEIVED Individuals work under the direct leadership of the Child Care Supervisor to carry out assigned duties, functions, roles, and projects in both routine and complex circumstances. Individuals report directly to the Membership Coordinator.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONSThe individual in the Child Care Worker role is assigned specific assignments, job duties, scope, authority, responsibility, roles, and requirements as determined by the town, department, division, and pursuant to laws, regulations, and practices. Individuals in this position must be able to successfully perform, be responsible for, and/or assist in the fulfillment of many job functions and duties, with or without reasonable accommodation.The following duties and responsibilities are illustrative of the primary functions of this position and are not intended to be all-inclusive: Provides positive, fun, and safe experiences to the children, ages 12 months to nine (9) years old, in their care.Receives and greets parents and children, and answers questions regarding childcare guidelines and the childcare center.Independently monitor, interact, and supervise children who participate in the recreation center drop-in childcare and the outdoor playground.Promotes a safe and healthy environment.Follow and enforce the department's childcare and outdoor playground policies. Interact and play with children in activities that can include the following actions: running, reading, drawing, coloring, talking, walking, and singing. Leads and instructs children in games and other activities. Provides comfort to upset children. Contacts parents if a child is upset or ill. Take out and pick up toys. Checks that all toys are clean and in operating order. Help with guidance issues. Pick up and carry children as required. Assist children in the restroom facility. Notify parents if a diaper requires changing. Interact and play with children in activities that can include the following actions: running, reading, drawing, coloring, talking, walking, and singing. Maintain appropriate records.Provide feedback to parents. Assists with general maintenance and cleaning of childcare room, equipment, and toys.Communicates with supervisor concerning cleaning supplies and program material needed.Develop positive relations with customers; communicate recreation programs information to participants and parents.Enforces facility policy and procedure by informing guests of existing policies.Observes guest use and informs supervisor of improper facility or equipment use.Resolves administrative concerns by applying appropriate policies and procedures through positive interaction and involvement with the facility team and the public.Handles and reports to the supervisor any problems, concerns, or emergencies that arise during the shifts.OTHER DUTIESDepending on organizational need, additional duties may include the following: Operates a personal computer including associated software programs.Performs related duties as established by law/ordinance or reasonably directed by the town.Assists other town departments, as necessary.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
WORKING ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. The physical activities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following: balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions. The physical requirements of this position are considered Medium Work, exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication of parts at distances close to the eyes.The employee is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (as in typical office or administrative work); subject to noise.This position is not considered safety sensitive because the individual does not operate a commercial motor vehicle, as a regular function of his/her daily job duties. The Town of Windsor will make all reasonable accommodations to ensure that people with disabilities have an equal opportunity in employment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.The town is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity. The town prohibits unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of age 40 and over, race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and length, protective hairstyles), gender (regardless of gender identity or gender expression), sexual orientation, color, religion, national origin, creed, disability, military status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law.