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Babysitter (Lead Babysitter) Position

Great with kids? We need a babysitter we can count on! Under the direction of the AD of Family Programming, the Babysitter (Lead babysitter) will provide childcare for children ages (3 months-11 years) while keeping them safe and engaged. Babysitters will staff JCare Babysitting which is a drop-off childcare program. Babysitters endeavor to create a safe, nurturing, and playful environment for children ranging from infants to school aged children. The babysitting shifts will take place primarily on weekends with some occasional opportunities to work weekday shifts 8:30 a.m. Noon.

JCC Greater Boston is deeply committed to valuing and celebrating the uniqueness of each constituent. We welcome staff and participants from diverse backgrounds. While being proudly Jewish, we strive in every way to provide an open and welcoming setting for all, irrespective of personal practices, beliefs, or background. We are guided by JCC Greater Boston's core values - Belonging, Joyfulness, Collaboration, and Transformation - which resonate with many who do not identify as Jewish.

Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Provide a safe, welcoming, and engaging environment for children by overseeing daily check-in procedures, facilitating age-appropriate activities, and supporting positive social interactionswhile maintaining safety protocols and attentive supervision:

• Welcome children and caregivers as they arrive, make note of any unique needs for the children (ex. Allergies, medications etc.)
• Oversee check in process with families including online reservation management.
• Ensure children's safety and adherence to rules (e.g. no climbing on furniture).
• Create a dynamic, fun play space engaging children in activities and directing them towards available toys and programs.
• Facilitate arts & crafts activities for older classroom, as needed.
• Facilitate children's interactions by introducing newcomers and supporting cooperative play.
• Assist with supervision and/or redirection of children.
• Implement educational activities, games, and creative play.
• Monitor children during indoor play.

Ensure a safe, supportive, and organized environment by professionally communicating concerns or needs with caregivers, staff and management as appropriate, as well as adhering to safety protocols and facility and licensing standards:

• Maintain a clean and organized classroom, including sanitizing toys and surfaces.
• Communicate with caregivers in a courteous and professional manner.
• Ensure that caregivers have prepped children before dropping them off (changing diapers, feedings, clean clothing).
• Observe and report any behavioral or health concerns to manager.
• Follow all safety and health regulations as outlined by the facility and licensing authorities.
• Be familiar with emergency protocols. Escalate any safety concerns with appropriate parties.

Standard Staff Expectations:

• Actively create a welcoming dynamic environment where each individual feels seen and welcomed.
• Actively participate as an essential member of the FEJL team.
• Support JCC Greater Boston's mission, vision, and values of belonging, joyfulness, collaboration and transformation, including through personal role modeling.
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

This is a great chance to join JCC Greater Boston's respected and valued, people-orientated workplace of diverse community services providers, which is rapidly growing!

Job Details: This is a limited part-time, approximately 7+ hours per week, non-exempt position. Offering great perks, a supportive vibrant in-person work environment, and a competitive starting pay rate of $20.00 - $22.00 per hour. The pay rate offered will ultimately be determined by relevant qualifications, experience, and JCC's internal equity.

Since opening its doors in 1983, JCC Greater Boston has been committed to creating a vibrant, inclusive, diverse community by nurturing meaningful, lasting relationships. Through our network of early learning centers, day camps, regional teen and family programs, health and wellness offerings, and adult arts and ideas classes, JCC Greater Boston provides highly valued connections, learning, and experiences for the Jewish community and friends.

JCC Greater Boston staff enjoy working in an innovative, friendly, and welcoming environment where their talents and contributions are appreciated. In our recent employee survey, staff rated their direct management and organizational alignment experiences close to 90% positive. If you want to upgrade your working experience and have a better work-life balance, we encourage you to explore becoming part of the JCC team!

The JCC is deeply committed to valuing and celebrating the uniqueness of each constituent. We welcome staff and participants from diverse backgrounds. While being proudly Jewish, we strive in every way to provide an open and welcoming setting for all, irrespective of personal practices, beliefs, or background. We are guided by JCC Greater Boston's core values: Belonging, Joyfulness, Collaboration, and Transformation, which we hope resonate with all.

JCC Greater Boston is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or disability. In a continuing effort to maintain and enrich a diverse environment, we actively encourage applications from women and members of underrepresented groups.

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