Child Counselor

The Beach Club Inc

place Palm Beach, 33480

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Counseling, Other Behavioral, Mental, or Healthcare Field

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Internship

local_atm $19 - $22 an hour

Related Titles: Day Care Associate; Babysitter

Reports to: Youth Activities Coordinator

Supervises: No supervisory duties are included in this position.

Classification:

Education and/or Experience

Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Development, Applied Psychology or Elementary Education preferred.
At least two years of work experience as a child care provider in a pre-school or before-and-after school setting.

Job Knowledge, Core Competencies and Expectations

Give each child individual attention and guidance, help them to build their self-esteem and foster a sense of independence.
Help teach children to share toys and to work in groups.
Provide a comfortable, safe and non-threatening environment for children.
Firmly but fairly discipline children, help them control disruptive behavior and teach them good habits when necessary.
Requires being alert to and anticipating situations that would compromise the children’s physical or emotional well-being.
Knowledge of and ability to perform required role during emergency situations.

Job Summary (Essential Functions)

Implement child care programs for members’ and guests’ children.

Job Tasks/Duties

Plays games with children.
Reads to the children.
Supervises children’s play activities.
Plans music and arts and crafts activities for the children
Resolves disputes between children as necessary.
Maintains safe and clean facility.
Leads children in exercises, on-grounds field trips, and other activities approved by the Youth Activities Coordinator.
Keeps play areas in safe, tidy and clean condition.
Changes diapers and pull-ups on younger children and assists with potty training.
Maintains toys and games.
Orders food and beverages for children; ensures that members are billed for these items.
Attends staff meetings.
Completes other appropriate tasks as assigned by the youth activities coordinator.

Licenses and Special Requirements

Child Development Associate credential from the Council for Professional Recognition or Child Care Professional credential from the National Child Care Association desirable.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Requires constant standing, walking, bending over, stooping and lifting to tend to the children’s needs and provide a clean environment.
Setting may be noisy and cluttered at times.