Childcare Attendant
YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago
Location
Elmhurst, Illinois
Salary
$17 / HOUR
Quick overview
The attendant will implement daily, developmentally appropriate programs for children aged 6 weeks to 8 years, collaborating with peers to ensure proper supervision. Responsibilities also include supervising activity areas, assisting in planning, preparing materials, sanitizing equipment, and maintaining a safe play environment.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess prior experience working with children and demonstrate a strong passion for and commitment to the YMCA's mission and vision. Essential abilities include building rapport with diverse children and families, meeting physical qualifications, and adhering strictly to child abuse prevention policies.
Job description
Childcare Attendant Opportunity at Elmhurst YMCA!
The Childcare Attendant attends to children 6 weeks to 8 years old in the drop-in childcare at the YMCA.
Pay is $16.60 per hour with opportunities to grow within the organization
Looking for help Monday-Saturday 8
- 45am-11:45am,
- Monday-Thursday 4:30pm-7:30pm
- Our staff is the Y's greatest asset. Our teams provide valuable skills, knowledge, and passion that is essential to the contribution and positive impact in our communities, which is why we offer Y employees numerous perks and benefits, including:
- Competitive salaries reflecting your skills and experience.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance for eligible employees, plus wellness programs, mental health resources, and a family gym membership.
- Generous PTO and paid holidays, with flexible work hours for work-life balance.
- 403(b) plan with company contributions for eligible employees after 2 years of service.
- Continuous learning opportunities through workshops and training programs.
- Supportive work environment valuing diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Discounts on programs, employee assistance programs, and company-sponsored events.
Scope of Responsibilities
- Implementation of the daily program, which will include activities that are developmentally appropriate, performed in collaboration with peers to compliment supervision of children
- Supervise and lead the activity areas
- Assist in planning and preparing the activities
- Organize and set up needed materials and supplies
- Sanitize toys and play equipment
- Maintain a safe play environment
- Support the YMCA’s mission and center operations as needed
- Ensure the proper ratios are maintained
Minimum Requirements
- Must have prior experience working with children.
- Passion for and commitment to the YMCA’s mission and vision
- Ability to build rapport with children, parents and families of diverse backgrounds.
- Commitment to, and a passion for, the YMCA of Metro Chicago’s mission
- Demonstrates evidence of YMCA team competencies in previous experience or practice
- Meet physical qualifications required as outlined in job description. The YMCA will provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities.
- Child Abuse Prevention - Supports the YMCA’s commitment to child abuse prevention by:
- Reporting any items that may provide a health or safety hazard to staff, members or guests to your supervisor
- Following all policies and procedures related to keeping children safe in our facilities and programs, including those related to the monitoring and supervision of children
- Reporting any suspicious behavior and violation of policy and procedures to your supervisor
- Completing all child abuse prevention training as required
Benefits
- Dental Insurance
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off
- Health Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Wellness Programs
- Mental Health Resources
- Discounts On Programs
- Company-Sponsored Events
- Family Gym Membership
- 403(b) Plan With Company Contributions