Kids Plus Attendant (Drop-in childcare)

Elmhurst Park District; Elmhurst (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

50% off programs

Free pool passes

Free Courts Plus membership

Free miniature golf

20% off food

20% rentals

Employee Assistance Program

Values Recognition Program

Employee social activities

Two deferred compensation programs

Credit Union

Job summary

Elmhurst Park District is seeking a part-time Kids Plus Attendant for the Courts Plus childcare program in Elmhurst, IL. The role focuses on supporting development through planned activities and supervising children, with responsibilities including keeping spaces clean and organized.

The position offers a starting pay of $16/hour, falls under Pay Grade D (range $15.25–$25.50), and includes a benefits package for PART-TIME CATEGORY 2. Evening and weekend shifts are required.

Qualifications

• Some high school education
• Understanding of childcare needs and requirements

Responsibilities

• Enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order.
• Prepare materials for daily activities prior to opening.
• Adapt activities to meet the needs and interests of children of all ability levels.
• Supervise children of mixed ages.
• Maintain cleanliness of Kids Plus and equipment.

Skills

Understanding of childcare needs

Education

Some high school education

Job description

WHO WE ARE:

The Elmhurst Park District, established in 1920 and located 16 miles west of Chicago, provides parks, recreation facilities and programs to meet our mission of enriching lives while having fun. Our vision is to become a national leader in providing parks and recreation experiences to our community. We are looking for people to join our team and be part of an organization that values being community focused, providing customer service excellence, working with integrity, having fun, and fostering belonging!

We have an exciting part-time job opportunity as KIDS PLUS ATTENDANT for our quality drop-in childcare program at Courts Plus!

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

As Kids Plus Attendant, you will assist in planning, coordinating, and implementing a program designed to support social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development. Additional responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Enforce rules for behavior, and procedures for maintaining order.
• Prepare materials for daily activities prior to opening.
• Adapt activities to meet the needs and interests of children of all ability levels.
• Supervisor children of mixed ages.
• Maintain cleanliness of Kids Plus and equipment.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING:

• Some high school education
• Understanding of childcare needs and requirements

WHEN YOU’LL WORK:

• Tuesdays 3:45-7:00pm, Sundays 8:00-11:30am, occasional Saturday mornings and weekday mornings or afternoons/evenings

WHAT YOU’LL GET:

• The anticipated starting pay for this position is $16/hour.
• This position fall under Pay Grade D with a pay range of $15.25-$25.50.

In exchange for your time and talent, we offer a generous benefits package for PART-TIME CATEGORY 2, including:

• 50% off programs for self, spouse, civil union partner or legal dependents (resident fee); certain restrictions apply
• Free pool passes
• Free individual Courts Plus membership!
• Free miniature golf and batting cages at The Hub (employee only)!
• 20% off food purchases at The Hub concession stand!
• 20% rentals (excludes Wilder Mansion); 50% weekday rentals at The Hub!
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Values Recognition Program
• Employee social activities
• Two deferred compensation programs (VOYA & Nationwide)
• Credit Union (Central Credit Union of Illinois)

* The Elmhurst Park District is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process may contact the Division Manager - Human Resources & Risk at [e-mail].*

For more information about the Elmhurst Park District, please visit epd.org!!

Additional Legal Statements

Elmhurst Park District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Elmhurst Park District ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. Elmhurst Park District has a policy of active recruitment of qualified minority teachers and non-certified employees. Any individual needing assistance in making application for any opening should contact the Department of Human Resources.

Elmhurst Park District is required by state statute (70 ILCS 1205/8-23) to obtain criminal conviction information concerning applicants, and shall perform a criminal background check for applicants for all positions, including the position for which you have applied. Applicants are not obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of convictions. Conviction of offenses enumerated in subsection (c) of said statute shall automatically disqualify the applicant from consideration for working for the district. All other convictions shall not automatically disqualify the applicant from consideration, but rather, the conviction will be considered in relationship to the specific job.