Childcare Attendant

Childcare Attendant Opportunity at Foglia YMCA! The Childcare Attendant attends to children 6 weeks to 8 years old in the drop-in childcare at the YMCA. Pay is $17.05 per hour, flexible scheduling, opportunities to grow within the organization Looking for help: Weekdays 8:30a-12pm, 4:30-7:30pm, and/or Saturdays 8am-12pm 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: Competitive salaries reflecting your skills and experience. Comprehensive 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. Scope of 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 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. 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 Preferred Team Player : Works well as a member of a group Dedicated : Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity Motivations Preferred Flexibility : Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals Ability to Make an Impact : Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr