Childcare Attendant

YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago is seeking a Childcare Attendant to care for children from 6 weeks to 12 years in a safe, engaging environment. You will interact with parents, supervise children, and uphold YMCA standards and values.

Responsibilities include planning activities, supervising the room, greeting guests, managing sign-ins, and maintaining proper child-to-adult ratios. CPR/First Aid is preferred and flexibility for weekends/holidays is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Prior experience working with children in a childcare or educational setting.
• Experience in planning and implementing age-appropriate activities for children.
• Ability to work flexible hours, weekends, and holidays, as needed.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement daily drop-in childcare programs (babysitting) and enrichment activities.
• Maintain awareness and supervision of the needs of the room and ensure the health and physical safety of children at all times.
• Greet community members and guests and make them feel welcome and engaged.
• Manage sign-in and sign-out procedures.
• Foster a safe play environment.
• Organize and set up materials and supplies.
• Ensure proper ratios are maintained.
• Provide a healthy environment by sanitizing toys and play equipment.
• Support facility operations by partnering with local Community Hub leadership to ensure childcare spaces are clean at all times.

Skills

Communication

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Teamwork

Organization

CPR/First Aid

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Job Summary And Key Accountabilities

Childcare Attendants are responsible for the wellbeing of children ages 6 weeks to 12 years within their care and maintaining a safe and fun environment. You will actively interact and engage with parents, monitor children throughout their care and supervision, and adhere to the standards and values of the YMCA

Job Summary And Key Accountabilities

Childcare Attendants are responsible for the wellbeing of children ages 6 weeks to 12 years within their care and maintaining a safe and fun environment. You will actively interact and engage with parents, monitor children throughout their care and supervision, and adhere to the standards and values of the YMCA

Scope Of Responsibilities

• Plan and implement daily drop-in childcare programs (babysitting) and enrichment activities
• Maintain awareness and supervision of the needs of the room and ensure the health and physical safety of children at all times
• Greet community members and guests and make them feel welcome and engaged
• Manage sign-in and sign-out procedures
• Foster a safe play environment
• Organize and set up materials and supplies
• Ensure proper ratios are maintained
• Provide a healthy environment by sanitizing toys and play equipment
• Support facility operations by partnering with local Community Hub leadership to ensure childcare spaces are clean at all times

Minimum And Preferred Qualifications

• At least 16 years of age
• Ability to work flexible hours, weekends, and/or holidays, as needed
• Top-notch verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• [Bilingual, English/Spanish highly preferred]

Qualifications

Required Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.

Required Experience

• Prior experience working with children in a childcare or educational setting.
• Experience in planning and implementing age-appropriate activities for children.
• Experience in maintaining a safe and nurturing environment for children.

Required Skills And Abilities

• Strong communication skills to effectively interact with children, parents, and staff.
• Ability to engage and motivate children through creative and educational activities.
• Knowledge of child development and age-appropriate practices.
• Ability to maintain a positive and patient demeanor in a dynamic environment.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and responsibilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• CPR and First Aid certification is preferred.