Engaging Childcare Attendant - Safe, Flexible Hours

Priority Dispatch Corp.; Hawthorn Woods (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

YMCA Hawthorn Woods seeks a lively Childcare Attendant to supervise children ages 6 weeks to 12 years, create a safe, engaging environment, and interact with parents to ensure peace of mind.

You will implement daily activities, manage sign-in/out, maintain healthy play spaces, sanitize toys, and collaborate with Community Hub leadership to keep spaces clean and welcoming. This role requires flexibility across weekends/holidays and strong communication, with bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 16 years or older.
• Ability to work flexible hours including weekends/holidays.
• Bilingual English/Spanish highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement daily drop-in childcare programs and enrichment activities.
• Maintain awareness and supervision of the room and ensure health and 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; sanitize toys and play equipment.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Job description

YMCA Hawthorn Woods seeks a lively Childcare Attendant to supervise children ages 6 weeks to 12 years, create a safe, engaging environment, and interact with parents to ensure peace of mind.

You will implement daily activities, manage sign-in/out, maintain healthy play spaces, sanitize toys, and collaborate with Community Hub leadership to keep spaces clean and welcoming. This role requires flexibility across weekends/holidays and strong communication, with bilingual English/Spanish preferred.