Child Care Attendant (part-time) at Advocate Good Shepherd

HealthFitness•Barrington, IL

1d•$15 - $16•Onsite

About The Position

HealthFitness, a Trustmark company, is a proven leader in providing fitness solutions that engage and connect people both on-site and online, to create a strong community of health. Our work focuses on creating meaningful connections with each of our participants to help them move forward. We foster each individual’s journey by creating communities of health within the organizations we serve – so that everyone is supported. As an employee of HealthFitness you will enjoy a variety of health and financial benefits and receive competitive pay. We provide personal and professional support, training and development and flexible employment opportunities. We're seeking a dependable and enthusiastic part-time Child Care Attendant to help create a safe, positive, and fun experience for children at our Barrington, IL location. This part-time position is perfect for someone who enjoys engaging with children through play, activities, and creative interaction while providing exceptional care and supervision. This role currently offers Monday shifts from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM and Wednesday shifts from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM. As our program continues to grow, there may be opportunities for additional hours and expanded responsibilities in the near future.

Requirements

Must be 18 years of age or older.
Child/Infant CPR/AED certification from American Heart Association, American Red Cross or American Safety & Health Institute required within 30 days of hire.
Computer proficiency including at minimum Microsoft Word and Outlook.
Flu vaccination required during the Fall season.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge and experience with young children is strongly preferred.
Experience in customer service preferred.
Ability to multi-task as well as work quickly and accurately.

Responsibilities

Greeting each parent, interacting with parents, and following up the needs of the child.
Planning of activities for the children and assisting with stimulating and age appropriate games and tasks.
Observe and play with children.
Ensuring that the children in their care are safe and engaged in developmental activities.
Participate in child’s activities: reading, painting, crafts, play.
Sanitize toys and play equipment.
Other duties as assigned.