Childcare Attendant

Childcare Attendant Opportunity at McCormick YMCA! 

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

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

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


• Maintain a safe play environment


• Support the YMCA’s mission and center operations as needed


• Ensure the proper ratios are maintained

Minimum 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