Child Watch Attendant

Child Watch Attendant

Create a safe place for play so families can thrive together.

The Quincy Kroc Center is seeking caring, dependable individuals to serve as Child Watch Attendants in Huck's Hideout, our drop-in childcare space available to Kroc Center members. In this role, you'll help provide a safe, welcoming, and engaging environment for children ages 6 months through 7 years, giving parents peace of mind while they enjoy the Kroc Center's programs and facilities.

If you love working with young children and enjoy supporting families, this is a meaningful opportunity to make a difference every day.

Huck's Hideout plays an important role in supporting families at the Kroc Center by offering quality, short-term childcare in a warm and structured setting. As a Child Watch Attendant, you help create positive early experiences for children while supporting parents' wellness, community connection, and self-care. Your presence helps ensure families feel welcomes, supported, and confident leaving their children in our care.

Position Type: Part-time, working up to 19 hours/week

Pay Rate: $15.00/hour

Schedule: Flexible scheduling with a strong need for evening and weekend availability

Child Watch Attendants provide attentive supervision and age-appropriate engagement for children in a drop-in childcare environment. This role focuses on safety, positive interaction, cleanliness, and communication - creating a space where children feel secure and parents feel at ease.

• Supervise and engage children ages 6 months to 7 years in age-appropriate play and activities
• Ensure the safety, well-being, and positive experience of every child in your care
• Create a welcoming and friendly environment for children and their families
• Communicate with parents regarding their child's needs, routines, or concerns
• Maintain a clean, organized, and well-maintained Child Watch area
• Follow childcare safety guidelines and Kroc Center policies at all times

Prior experience working with children (babysitting, childcare, daycare, or similar experience preferred)

Genuine passion for creating a fun, safe, and nurturing environment for young children

Strong communication skills and the ability to work well with children, parents, and team members

Basic understanding of child development and safety practices

Ability to respond calmly and appropriately to children's needs and unexpected situations

First Aid and CPR certification, or willingness to obtain certification

• Ability to stand, walk, sit on the floor, and move throughout the Child Watch area for extended periods
• Regular bending, reaching, lifting, and carrying children or supplies (up to 25lbs)
• Active participation in play, games, and age-appropriate activities
• Work performed in a childcare environment with moderate noise and activity levels

Paid Time Off (PTO) - We value work-life balance and encourage time to rest and recharge

Free Individual Kroc Center Membership - Enjoy access to fitness, aquatics, and wellness opportunities

Family Membership Upgrade Available - Upgrade to a family membership for just $10/month

Skill Development - Build experience in childcare, supervision, communication, and teamwork

Purpose-Driven Work - Be part of a respected, faith-based organization dedicated to hope, dignity, and service

Pride in Impact - Know that your work directly supports children and families in your community