Childcare Attendant

Childcare Attendants are responsible for the wellbeing of children ages 6 week to 12 years within their care and maintaining a safe and fun environment. You will actively interact and engage with parents, monitor children throughout their care and supervision, and adhere to the standards and values of the YMCA.

Pay is $17.05 per hour with 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:  

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.


• Bilingual in English/Spanish highly preferred.


• 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