What are the responsibilities and job description for the Childcare Attendant position at YMCA?
The Elmhurst YMCA is now hiring a Childcare Attendant - put your passion into practice!
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 and opportunities to grow within the organization
Looking for help: Morning 9:00a.m.-12p.m. and Evening 4:30p.m.-7:30p.m. hours
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.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred
- 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
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