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Family Center Playroom Assistant \$16.50 Greenfield / Family Support Programs Job Type - Part-time DEPARTMENT: Family Support Programs POSITION: Family Center / Playroom Assistant LOCATION: 90 Federal St, Greenfield STATUS: Non-Exempt SUPERVISOR: Family Center Manager POSITION SUMMARY: The Playroom Assistant is responsible for providing professional, culturally sensitive care for infants, toddlers and children of parents engaging in on-site group events. Playroom Assistant plans and carries-out quality age-appropriate activities, and group setting. The Playroom Assistant reports to the Family Center Program Manager. Playroom Assistant must complete the Community Action\'s employment application, CORI, and supply references. Duties are performed within the general policies and guidelines of Community Action and the Massachusetts Infants, Toddlers, and children guidelines. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide care and activities for infants, toddlers and young children of parents participating in on-site activities including parent education classes, socialization opportunities and support groups. Able to lift up to 50 lbs. Promote the inclusion of all families. Assist in healthy snack/meal preparation. Set up and cleanup of playroom space. Provide responsible, nurturing supervision to children. Arrive 15 minutes before the start of the program. If, after waiting forty-five minutes, no children have arrived, the worker may leave and will be paid. Communicate discreetly with parents and other staff regarding behavior or needs of any child as warranted. Maintain records of children\'s attendance. Maintain log of activities provided for each meeting. Other duties such as trainings assigned by the supervisor or his/her designee. Maintains strictest confidentiality. This does not cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may be adjusted to meet the operational needs of the agency. Requirements ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS: Experience working with infants and children Experience working with families SKILLS REQUIRED Experience interacting with a culturally diverse population; demonstrated acceptance of individual differences and practice of inclusion Experience in leading appropriate activities for children. Ability to manage conflict situations among children appropriately. Ability to work cooperatively with others. Ability to communicate effectively with parents Ability to support children of different ages at the same time and the same place