Assists with supervision and interacts with children while parent engages in program activities; ensures the Childwatch program is safe, values oriented, and interactive Essential Functions: Promotes and incorporates the YMCA five core values and character development model in to all program activities. Assist with supervision of children at all times to ensure their safety. Stays alert to childrens needs and/or problems as individuals and as a group. Engages children in developmentally appropriate games and learning activities. Assist with providing for physical needs of children including feeding, distributing snacks/drinks, first aid, CPR and notifying parent of needed diaper changes. Assist with providing for the emotional needs of children including soothing distressed children, comforting sick or hurt children, redirecting negative behavior, and giving positive feedback. Assist in ensuring toys, supplies, play areas, storage areas, bathroom area and furniture are safe, clean, sanitized, organized and well maintained. Reports any concerns to supervisor about the children, parents, members and/or others as needed, including reporting of any incident where a child is injured, or suspected child abuse or neglect. Adheres to policies related to boundaries with each child. Ensures unused rooms and closets remain locked; routinely monitors high-risk locations (bathrooms), etc. Report suspicious and inappropriate behaviors and policy violations. Follows mandated abuse and incident reporting requirements. Meet timelines and deadlines related to supporting systems and employee compliance. Example includes but are not limited to Kronos Workforce Ready for review and approval of time sheets. Attends mandatory trainings and meetings. Other duties as assigned by supervisor.