Childcare Attendant

YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago; Palatine (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago is seeking a Childcare Attendant to support families in Palatine, IL. You will ensure the wellbeing of children ages 6 weeks to 12 years, maintain a safe, engaging environment, and interact with parents to foster trust and retention.

Responsibilities include supervising activities, managing sign-in/out, maintaining proper ratios, sanitizing toys, and coordinating with Community Hub leadership to keep spaces clean and welcoming.

Qualifications

• At least 16 years of age.
• Ability to work flexible hours, weekends, and/or holidays, as needed.
• Bilingual English/Spanish strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement daily drop-in childcare programs (babysitting) and enrichment activities
• Maintain awareness and supervision of the needs of the room and ensure the health and physical safety of children at all times
• Greet community members and guests and make them feel welcome and engaged
• Manage sign-in and sign-out procedures
• Foster a safe play environment
• Organize and set up materials and supplies
• Ensure proper ratios are maintained
• Provide a healthy environment by sanitizing toys and play equipment
• Support facility operations by partnering with local Community Hub leadership to ensure childcare spaces are clean at all times

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Bilingual English/Spanish

Job description

Job Summary And Key Accountabilities

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

Job Summary And Key Accountabilities

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

Scope Of Responsibilities

• Plan and implement daily drop-in childcare programs (babysitting) and enrichment activities
• Maintain awareness and supervision of the needs of the room and ensure the health and physical safety of children at all times
• Greet community members and guests and make them feel welcome and engaged
• Manage sign-in and sign-out procedures
• Foster a safe play environment
• Organize and set up materials and supplies
• Ensure proper ratios are maintained
• Provide a healthy environment by sanitizing toys and play equipment
• Support facility operations by partnering with local Community Hub leadership to ensure childcare spaces are clean at all times

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

Commitment to Inclusion

Supports the YMCA's commitment to inclusion of all members as required by Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Job responsibilities may include implementing program modifications for persons with cognitive, behavioral or physical disabilities, including but not limited to the injection of medical glucagon to members with Type 1 diabetes in emergency situations. Appropriate training and development will be provided to YMCA team members based on your role and responsibilities.

Minimum And Preferred Qualifications

• At least 16 years of age
• Ability to work flexible hours, weekends, and/or holidays, as needed
• Top-notch verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• [Bilingual, English/Spanish highly preferred]