Childcare Attendant
YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago · Naperville, IL · 2 wk ago
On-siteManufacturing$17.05/hrPart-time
About the role
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.
Responsibilities
- Implementation of the daily program, including developmentally appropriate activities, performed in collaboration with peers to compliment supervision of children
- Supervise and lead activity areas
- Assist in planning and preparing activities
- Organize and set up needed materials and supplies
- Sanitize toys and play equipment
- Maintain a safe play environment
- Support the YMCA’s mission and center operations as needed
- Ensure proper ratios are maintained
- Report any items that may provide a health or safety hazard to staff, members, or guests
- Follow all policies and procedures related to keeping children safe in facilities and programs, including monitoring and supervision of children
- Report any suspicious behavior and violation of policy and procedures to your supervisor
- Complete all child abuse prevention training as required
Requirements
- 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
- Demonstrates evidence of YMCA team competencies in previous experience or practice
- Bilingual in English/Spanish highly preferred
- Meet physical qualifications required as outlined in job description (the YMCA will provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities)
Pay
$17.05 per hour with opportunities to grow within the organization.
Benefits
- 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