Childcare Worker

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.

West Cook YMCA Abuse Policy

The West Cook YMCA will not tolerate the mistreatment or abuse of youth or consumers in its programs. A youth is defined as anyone younger than 18 years of age. Any mistreatment or abuse by a staff member or volunteer will result in corrective action, up to and including termination of employment or volunteer service. All reports of suspicious or inappropriate behavior with youth or an allegation of abuse will be taken seriously.

The West Cook YMCA will fully cooperate with authorities to investigate all cases of alleged abuse. All West Cook YMCA staff and volunteers shall cooperate to the fullest extent possible in any external investigation by outside authorities or internal investigation conducted by the West Cook YMCA or persons given investigative authority by the West Cook YMCA. Failure to cooperate fully may be grounds for termination.

• 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.

• 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.

• Free Household Membership
• Program discounts
• Paid Sick Time

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.