Job detail
Childwatch staff
Valparaiso YMCA
PART_TIME
Posted 3/15/2026
Location
Valparaiso, Indiana
Salary
$11 - $12 / HOUR
Core responsibilities
This part-Time role supports the childcare team by ensuring the health and safety of all children while positively engaging with members and families to enhance their experience. Responsibilities include performing opening/Closing procedures, documenting attendance, interacting with children, changing diapers, feeding, and maintaining cleanliness of the facility and equipment.
Requirements summary
Candidates must be a minimum of 16 years old and have the equivalent of two years of high school education; previous childcare experience is preferred. The role requires physical stamina for lifting up to 30 pounds and adherence to all ymca policies and safety procedures.
high schoolTeamworkCleaningConfidentialityPolicy AdherenceEmergency ProceduresSchedule AdherenceOpening ProceduresClosing ProceduresAccident ReportingChild SafetyPositive InteractionDiaper ChangingStaff CommunicationAttendance DocumentationChild ComfortChild Feeding
Benefits
- Free Y membership
- Discounted family membership
- Child Watch hours available free of charge