Childcare Attendant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

PTO and paid holidays

403(b) plan

Job summary

Fry YMCA in Naperville, IL is seeking a Part Time Childcare Attendant to help provide a safe, engaging environment for children aged 6 weeks to 12 years. You’ll interact with parents, supervise activities, and ensure adherence to YMCA standards.

Compensation is $17.05 per hour with opportunities for growth within the organization; benefits include insurance, PTO, holidays, a 403(b) plan, and ongoing training.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Implement the daily program in collaboration with peers to support 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.

Skills

Childcare experience

Bilingual English/Spanish

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Fry YMCA - Naperville, IL 60564

Position Type: Part Time

Salary Range: $17.05 - $17.05 Hourly

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.

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.
• Generous PTO and paid holidays, with flexible work hours for work-life balance.
• 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.
• 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

• 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