Flexible-Hours Childcare & Enrichment Specialist

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

Job summary

YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago is seeking a Childcare Attendant to care for children from 6 weeks to 12 years in a safe, engaging environment. You will interact with parents, supervise children, and uphold YMCA standards and values.

Responsibilities include planning activities, supervising the room, greeting guests, managing sign-ins, and maintaining proper child-to-adult ratios. CPR/First Aid is preferred and flexibility for weekends/holidays is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Prior experience working with children in a childcare or educational setting.
• Experience in planning and implementing age-appropriate activities for children.
• Ability to work flexible hours, weekends, and holidays, as needed.

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

Communication

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Teamwork

Organization

CPR/First Aid

Education

High school diploma

Job description

YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago is seeking a Childcare Attendant to care for children from 6 weeks to 12 years in a safe, engaging environment. You will interact with parents, supervise children, and uphold YMCA standards and values.

Responsibilities include planning activities, supervising the room, greeting guests, managing sign-ins, and maintaining proper child-to-adult ratios. CPR/First Aid is preferred and flexibility for weekends/holidays is required.