Kids' Corner Program Staff Member

 The WSYMCA is seeking Kids' Corner Program Staff Members to join our Childcare team at our Wells Ave location! Are you passionate about working with young children? Want to work for a well-known community organization that gives back to its members every day? Apply today! 

POSITION SUMMARY:

To provide a safe, supervised play environment for the children of the WSYMCA members while parent(s) or guardian is on the premises.

OUR CULTURE:

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Responsible for the safety and well-being of each child under their watch.

2. Ascertain that all appropriate forms are completed by parent/guardian.

3. Monitor the parents to insure they sign in and out for their children.

4. All staff must be thoroughly familiar with all emergency procedures and know how to use the paging system.

5. Staff will take turns planning play activities, songs, story-time, and creative play for children in their care.

6. Enforce health codes and good hygiene.

7. Responsible for finding a substitute for themselves when they are unable to work. Notify the supervisor as soon as possible for any substitutions.

8. All staff is expected to attend staff meetings when held.

9. Must follow dress code: provided child watch t-shirt and name tag at all times.

10. Knows/reviews all emergency procedures and responds to emergency situations immediately in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures. Completes related reports as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Infant and Adult CPR/AED, and First Aid.

2. Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills.

3. Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.

4. Previous experience in children’s play, arts and crafts and group activities.

5. Required trainings for WSYMCA employees.

Physical Demands:

1. Ability to lift 25 pounds.

2. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; stoop; kneel; crouch; and possibly crawl.

3. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The West Suburban YMCA is a charitable organization that welcomes all by creating a community that hires individuals of any age, race, gender, religion, heritage, economic circumstance, or physical ability. We focus on youth development, healthy living and social responsibility to ensure all children, adults and families are healthy, confident and connected.

*After completing the application process, you will have the opportunity to complete your Talent Profile by joining our Talent Community!