Child Care Attendant

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Position requires an individual who can accept responsibility and is excellent at dealing with children and their families. Individuals assigned to this position will be responsible for providing childcare services to the Williston Fitness Center patrons.

Schedule will include evening and weekend shifts. (approximately 4 - 12 hours/week).

Essential Job Functions:

• Oversees and provides care to children using the drop-in service.
• Provides a variety of age-appropriate non-structured activities for children and encourages their participation.
• Maintains a clean work area and assists children in hand washing.
• Communicates with parents and assists in assuring confidence in the program.
• Monitors activities and ensures children follow established policies to provide a safe healthy and caring atmosphere.
• Assists with stocking day care room.
• Performs opening and closing duties.
• Maintains records and prepares reports as needed or requested.
• Verifies sign-in and sign-out policies.
• Collects receipts from parents upon pick-up.
• Responds to emergencies by providing first aid CPR and calling 911.
• Performs other duties as needed or assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• A commitment to and belief in Minnetonkas shared values.
• Must be 16 years of age or older
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• CPR/AED and first aid certification within 6 months of hire.
• Working knowledge of child care practices.
• Working knowledge of age-appropriate non-structured activities crafts and game.
• This postion requires a pre-employment BCA background check.

• One year paid or unpaid childcare experience.

• Age appropriate non-structured activities for children.

• Deal with customers effectively.
• Communicate effectively.
• Learn Center policies programs and practices.
• Obtain CPR/first aid certification within six months of employment.

Personal Appearance/Dress Code
All employees must wear a uniform at all times. Acceptable attire includes shorts or pants worn along with a Williston shirt sweatshirt or jacket.

Benefits:
Free single membership at Williston Fitness Center

Not Sure You Meet All the Qualifications
If this role interests you but youre unsure about meeting all the listed requirements we encourage you to apply! Your unique experiences may be more relevant than you think and we value both technical skills and diverse perspectives.

How to Apply:

1. Click Apply at the top of the page before the closing date.
2. Submit these documents via the online application system (no zip files or links):
   • Resume
   • Cover Letter
3. Questions Contact Human Resources at .

Hiring Process:

• Open Job Posting:Requisition is open and accepting applications.
• Selection Process: Qualified applicants join a candidate pool. Hiring managers select candidates for interviews and/or assessments. Youll be notified if selected.
• Pre-Employment Screening: This may include a drivers license a criminal history background check a drug test a physical exam a work assessment or simulation and if education-based proof of qualifications.

Contact Us:
For position-related questions email Katie Xiong at .

Veterans Preference:
Veterans can request preference under MN Statute 197.455 by submitting a DD214 with their application.

Equal Opportunity Employer:
The City of Minnetonka values diversity and does not discriminate based on race color creed age religion national origin marital status disability sex sexual orientation familial status public assistance status or other protected classes.