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Childcare Attendant

YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago
Chicago, IL, United States
$15,86 an hour
Full-time

Description

Initiating Change through the Power of Play - Childcare Attendant Opportunity at Lake View YMCA!

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

Salary range starts at $15.86 per hour

Position Summary & Responsibilities :

  • Implementation of the daily program, which will include activities that are developmentally appropriate, performed in collaboration with peers to compliment 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

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.
  • 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.

Child Abuse Prevention - Supports the YMCA's commitment to child abuse prevention by :

  • 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

Qualifications

Behaviors

Team Player - Works well as a member of a group

Innovative - Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking

Enthusiastic - Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Motivations

Ability to Make an Impact - Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Self-Starter - Inspired to perform without outside help

30+ days ago
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