Inspire future generations

Do you love playing games?

Do you enjoy working with children?

Do you like putting a smile on a child’s face?

Job Summary:

The Child Care Assistant attends to children 6 weeks to 12 years old in the drop-in childcare.

What you’ll do:

• Implement 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.

Child Abuse Prevention:

• 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

Commitment to Inclusion

Supports the YMCA’s commitment to inclusion of all members as required by Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Job responsibilities may include implementing program modifications for persons with cognitive, behavioral or physical disabilities, including but not limited to the injection of medical glucagon to members with Type 1 diabetes in emergency situations.

How you’ll do it:

• 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.

YMCA Vaccine Policy

We’re committed to the health and wellness of our employees, members, program participants, and those most vulnerable. If hired by the YMCA, you will be required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination at least two (2) days prior to your start date, unless an exemption for a medical condition or sincerely-held religious beliefs is granted.

Be a part of our mission.

The mission of the YMCA of Metro Chicago is to develop strong children, families and communities across Metropolitan Chicago through academic readiness, character development, violence prevention, fitness and healthy living. We rely on the expertise, passion, commitment and energy of our staff and other team members to help us achieve our mission one child, one family, and one team member at a time.