Childcare Attendant

Ymca-of-Metropolitan-Chicag; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Health, dental, vision insurance

Generous PTO & paid holidays

403(b) with company contributions

Continuous learning opportunities

Diversity and inclusion

Job summary

YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago seeks Childcare Attendants for Fry YMCA in Naperville, IL. The role involves caring for children ages 6 weeks to 12 years, maintaining a safe, engaging environment, and actively interacting with families.

Compensation is $17.05 per hour with opportunities for growth within the organization. Benefits include health/dental/vision, PTO and holidays, 403(b) with employer contributions after 2 years, and opportunities for continuous learning.

Qualifications

• Must have prior experience working with children.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish highly preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Childcare experience

Bilingual EN/ES

Job description

Fry YMCA
2120 95th St
Naperville, IL 60564, USA

Fry YMCA
2120 95th St
Naperville, IL 60564, USA

Childcare Attendants are responsible for the wellbeing of children ages 6 week 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.

Pay is $17.05 per hour with 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 salariesreflecting your skills and experience.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurancefor eligible employees, plus wellness programs, mental health resources, and a family gym membership.
• Generous PTOand paid holidays, with flexible work hours for work-life balance.
• 403(b) planwith company contributions for eligible employees after 2 years of service.
• Continuous learning opportunitiesthrough workshops and training programs.
• Supportive work environmentvaluing 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
• Support the YMCA’s mission and center operations as needed
• Ensure the proper ratios are maintained
• 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.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish highly preferred.
• 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

Qualifications

Skills

Behaviors

Preferred

Team Player

: Works well as a member of a group

Dedicated

: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

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Motivations

Preferred

Flexibility

: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

Ability to Make an Impact

: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

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Education

Experience

Licenses & Certifications

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