Childcare Attendant

Pay is $16.60 per hour, flexible scheduling, opportunities to grow within the organization

Childcare Attendant Opportunity at Indian Boundary YMCA! The Childcare Attendant attends to children 6 weeks to 8 years old in the drop-in childcare at the YMCA.

The following benefits are available to eligible employees:

• 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.

• Implementation of the daily program, which will include activities that are developmentally appropriate, performed in collaboration with peers to complement supervision of children.
• Supervise and lead the activity areas.
• Assist in planning and preparing the 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 the proper ratios are maintained.

• 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.
• Commitment to, and a passion for, the YMCA of Metro Chicago’s mission.
• Demonstrates evidence of YMCA team competencies in previous experience or practice.
• Meet physical qualifications required as outlined in job description. The YMCA will provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities.

• 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.