Child Care Attendant

The Community House is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that serves as a gathering place for a wide variety of activities including youth programs, adult fitness activities, weddings and other celebrations, fundraising events, performances in our theater, and much more.

Our facilities include a theater, fitness center, gymnasium, and several multipurpose spaces in an historic and well-maintained building in the heart of Winnetka, listed on the National Register of Historic Places and surrounded by beautiful gardens and grounds.

We are seeking a part-time Childcare Attendant for our drop-in childcare program, which is most frequently used by Fitness Center members but is also open to any parent/caregiver involved in a program or class at the Community House.

Childcare is open year-round, Monday – Saturday, 8am – 12pm. Opportunities are available for various shifts throughout the week.

Responsibilities:

• Provides a friendly, safe, and comfortable environment for all children, making each visit a positive and reassuring experience for children and parents / caregivers
• Greets all children and parents / caregivers upon arrival and maintains positive communications and relationships with parents and children
• Checks children in and out of the childcare room; checks the parent’s / caregiver’s membership status and processes payment as needed
• Interacts with all children on an ongoing basis throughout their stay
• Cleans tables, mats, and toys, and generally straightens up the space at the end of your shift
• Provides outstanding customer service in line with Community House values

Qualifications:

• A true affinity for working with children, plus previous experience working with children and/or coursework in child development
• Excellent communication skills
• A strong service ethic, with a positive attitude and outstanding problem-solving skills
• Basic computer skills
• Certification in CPR / AED for Adults, Children, and Infants required within 60 days of hire
• The ability to lift up to 30 lbs and move about the childcare room as needed to interact with and care for children

This position is part-time and pays $17/hour.

Resumes or a completed job application form may be submitted to Rachel Tandy, [email protected]. Applications will be reviewed as they are received. A criminal background check will be required.

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Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Work Location: In person