Childcare Attendant

YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 23,419 - 26,174; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision insurance

403(b) plan after 2 years

Wellness programs and mental health

Job summary

YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago's Indian Boundary YMCA in Downers Grove is hiring a Childcare Attendant. The role focuses on implementing daily programs for children, supervising activity areas and preparing materials, while maintaining a safe, inclusive environment.

You'll work to meet ratios, support center operations, and participate in toys sanitization. Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, a 403(b) plan after 2 years, and opportunities for growth within the organization.

Qualifications

• Must have prior experience working with children.
• Commitment to the YMCA’s mission and vision.
• Ability to build rapport with children, parents and families of diverse backgrounds.
• Meet physical qualifications; accommodations available.

Responsibilities

• Implement the daily program with activities developmentally appropriate with peers.
• Supervise and lead the 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 center operations and the YMCA’s mission as needed.
• Ensure proper child-to-staff ratios are maintained.

Skills

Experience with children

Job description

Childcare Attendant Opportunity at the Indian Boundary YMCA!

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

Benefits

• 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 the job description. The YMCA will provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities.

Child Abuse Prevention

• 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.