Childcare Attendant

Priority Dispatch Corp.; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & Vision

403(b) plan

Training programs

Diversity & Inclusion

Employee discounts

Job summary

Indian Boundary YMCA in Downers Grove, IL is seeking a Part-Time Childcare Attendant to supervise and engage children aged 6 weeks to 8 years in the drop-in program. The role focuses on implementing daily activities, maintaining safety, and ensuring appropriate staff-to-child ratios.

The position offers hourly pay of 17.05 with opportunities for growth within the organization, plus comprehensive benefits, learning opportunities, and a supportive, inclusive work environment at the YMCA.

Qualifications

• Must have prior experience working with children.
• Ability to build rapport with children, parents and families of diverse backgrounds.
• Commitment to YMCA mission and values.
• Ability to meet physical qualifications as outlined in the job description.

Responsibilities

• Implement the daily program with developmentally appropriate activities.
• Supervise and lead activity areas.
• Assist in planning and preparing activities.
• Organize and set up needed materials and supplies.
• Sanitize toys and play equipment.
• Maintain a safe play environment.
• Support YMCA center operations as needed.
• Ensure proper staff-to-child ratios.

Skills

Childcare experience

Rapport with children

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Indian Boundary YMCA - Downers Grove, IL 60516Position Type: Part TimeSalary Range: $17.05 - $17.05 HourlyChildcare Attendant Opportunity at the Indian Boundary YMCA!

The Childcare Attendant attends to children 6 weeks to 8 years old in the drop-in childcare at the YMCA.

Pay is $17.05 per hour, opportunities to grow within the organization

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.


• 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