Child Care Attendant: Flexible Hours, Safe & Engaging

City of McHenry; McHenry (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of McHenry is seeking a part-time Child Care Attendant for the McHenry Rec Center to supervise and care for children aged 6 months to 8 years, while handling light clerical tasks and assisting with cleaning duties.

Availability is Monday–Friday 8:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. with flexibility for evenings, weekends, and holidays. Candidates should be reliable, patient, and capable of effective staff and patron communication, with basic first aid certification.

Qualifications

• Applicant must be 16 years of age or older.
• Prior experience babysitting or working with children is required.
• Knowledge of child development is preferred.
• Requires CPR, AED and First Aid certification or willing to complete within 60 days.

Responsibilities

• Supervise up to ten children aged 6 months to 8 years with staff support and ensure safety.
• Provide for children’s safety and enjoyment; never leave children unsupervised.
• Attend staff meetings and trainings; assist with cleaning and sanitizing toys and surfaces.
• Maintain cleanliness of the Children’s Center and assist with routine duties.
• Offer excellent customer service to patrons and communicate with staff and manager.

Skills

Childcare

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

The City of McHenry is seeking a part-time Child Care Attendant for the McHenry Rec Center to supervise and care for children aged 6 months to 8 years, while handling light clerical tasks and assisting with cleaning duties.

Availability is Monday–Friday 8:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. with flexibility for evenings, weekends, and holidays. Candidates should be reliable, patient, and capable of effective staff and patron communication, with basic first aid certification.