Childcare Attendant

CHILDCARE ATTENDANT

Reports To: Director Youth Services

Department: Childcare

Status Type: Part-Time, Hourly

Salary: $14.50

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Childcare Attendant is responsible for providing a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment for children in the Mission Hills Country Club's (MHCC) on-site childcare facility. Childcare Attendants ensure children are supervised, cared for, and engaged in age-appropriate activities and camps while their parents participate in fitness, tennis and other club-sponsored activities. Childcare Attendants availability should include evenings, holidays, school breaks, and summer break.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Safety and Cleanliness

• Maintains a clean, organized, and hazard-free child care environment.
• Completes daily opening/closing tasks and procedures checklist.
• Follows all health and safety regulations, including proper hygiene and sanitation practices.

Child Supervision and Care

• Supervises and monitors children at all times to ensure their safety and well-being.
• Provides attentive care tailored to the needs of each child.
• Fosters a positive and inclusive atmosphere while adhering to company and regulatory standards for child care services.

Activity Coordination

• Engages with children in age-appropriate activities that promote learning, creativity, and socialization.
• Encourages participation in activities such as arts and crafts, storytelling, games, and play.

Communication

• Provides regular updates to parents/guardians on their child's progress and behavior.

• Communicates incidents, concerns, or milestones in a timely and professional manner.

Administrative Tasks

• Maintain accurate records, including attendance, incident reports, and emergency contacts.
• Assist in enforcing company policies and state licensing requirements for child care operations.

EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

• Minimum age: 15 years old.
• CPR, First Aid, AED certification (or able to certify within 90 days of employment).
• Previous experience working in child care, education, or a related field is preferred but not required.
• Familiarity with child development stages and care needs.
• Creative, organized and detail-oriented.

COMPETENCIES

• Customer service and communication skills with members and team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to multitask in a dynamic environment.
• Patience, empathy, and a genuine passion for working with children.
• Able to take direction and lead activities.

ABOUT US

Mission Hills Country Club is a family-oriented private community, located in a beautiful natural setting in the heart of Kansas City. Founded in 1914, the Club's rich traditions of excellence, respectfulness, and integrity continue to be the foundation for a gracious, welcoming culture.

Integral to our Mission Statement are the Club's Core Values, which we have identified as Quality, Social Behavior and Character. We have chosen to express these values in the context of Excellence, Mutual Respect, Hospitality and Integrity.