Childcare Attendant

YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago
vision insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, 403(b)
United States, Illinois, Naperville
Mar 18, 2025
Description Inspiring Change through the Power of Play - Childcare Attendant Opportunity at Fry Family 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 $16.20 per hour, flexible scheduling, opportunities to grow within the organization Our staff is the Y's greatest asset. Our teams provide valuable skills, knowledge, and passion that is essential to the contribution and positive impact in our communities, which is why we offer Y employees numerous perks and benefits, including: We offer salaries that reflect your skills, experience, and the value you bring to our team. Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans for eligible employees, along with access to wellness programs, mental health resources, and a family gym membership. Generous paid time off (PTO), including paid holidays. We also offer flexible work hours to help you balance your personal and professional life. 403(b) plan with company contributions after 2 years of service to help you plan for your future. Opportunities for continuous learning through workshops and training programs. A supportive work environment that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and respected. Discounts on programs, employee assistance programs, and company-sponsored events. 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