Childcare Attendant

YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago; Palatine (IL); On-site; USD 22,868; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

Generous PTO and paid holidays

403(b) plan with company contributions

Continuous learning opportunities

Supportive work environment

Discounts on programs and employee assistance

Job summary

A community-focused organization is seeking a Childcare Attendant to care for children aged 6 weeks to 8 years at the YMCA. The ideal candidate will implement developmentally appropriate activities, supervise children, and contribute to a supportive environment. Responsibilities include planning activities and ensuring safety measures are met. A passion for the mission and prior experience with children is essential. Competitive hourly pay of $16.60 and numerous perks offered for eligible employees.

Qualifications

• Prior experience working with children.
• Ability to build rapport with children and families of diverse backgrounds.
• Commitment to the YMCA's mission.

Responsibilities

• Implement the daily program with age-appropriate activities.
• Supervise and lead activity areas.
• Sanitize toys and play equipment.

Skills

Team Player

Dedicated

Flexibility

Ability to Make an Impact

Job description

Childcare Attendant Opportunity at Buehler YMCA!

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

Pay is $16.60 per hour with opportunities to grow within the organization

Looking for help during the following times:

• Monday-Friday 8:30am-11:30am
• Tuesday-Friday 8:30am-11:30am
• Friday 8:30am-11:30am, Saturday 8:30am-12:30pm
• Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 5:00pm-8:00pm

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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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

Behaviors

Preferred

Team Player

Works well as a member of a group.

Dedicated

Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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