Childcare Worker

West Cook YMCA • Oak Park, IL

109d • $16 - $16

About The Position

The Kid Zone Worker is responsible for the care of children, (infant, toddler, preschool, school-age), in the Y Kid Zone room. The Kid Zone room is designed to be a space where kids experience interactive play, create relationships, and explore new things while parents/guardians are in the Y facility.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Minimum 1 year of experience and/or training working with children.
• Current CPR, AED and First Aid certification required. Must maintain current on these certifications. Complete all child abuse training within first 30 days of hire.
• Must demonstrate good judgment and creativity as well as enthusiasm, dedication, responsibility, and maturity.
• Exhibit the ability to remain calm, reasonable and compassionate in facing critical situations.
• Ability to care for and manage children of diverse ages and cultures.
• Assertiveness to handle discipline and accident/incidents.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe and healthy environment.
• Design and engage children in age and developmental appropriate activities that promote the YMCA mission.
• Support the YMCA’s commitment to child abuse prevention by reporting any health or safety hazards to staff, members, and guests, follow all policies and procedures related to keeping children safe in our facilities and programs, including those related to monitoring and supervision of children, report any suspicious behavior and violation of policy and procedures to supervisor.
• Ensure the proper ratios are maintained.
• Organize and set up needed materials and equipment.
• Clean and sanitize toys and play equipment.
• Maintain daily open communication with members, participants, and staff.
• Report any risk management issues and complete any incident reports to the Director of Mission Advancement as soon as possible.
• Support the YMCA’s mission and operations as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Free Household Membership
• Program discounts
• Paid Sick Time

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees