Fry Children’s Early Learning Campus

We are currently seeking the following teaching positions for the YMCA Children’s Early Learning Campus.

Child Care Assistants for all ages Infant-Preschool morning and afternoon hours Monday-Friday

We are seeking professional, warm, nurturing, energetic teachers who are able to successfully manage children in a child care/classroom setting, develop lesson plans and effectively promote the emotional, physical, mental and social well being in a child care environment.  All of the above positions require that:

• Applicants must be at least 18 years of age

• Applicants who possess or are working toward a degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Elementary Education or a related field or hold a Child Development Associates Degree (CDA) preferred

• Applicants must meet state licensing requirements through DCFS

• Minimum of 1 year working with children through the age of 5 years old preferred

Please forward your resume to Carolynn Neault, Child Care Director at cneault@heritageymca.org or fax to 630-355-9325.  For more information please call 630-420-6600.

Core Competencies:  

• Supports the Mission, Vision and Direction of the YMCA: Understands and supports the mission of the YMCA; displays the YMCA values; displays flexibility and accepts change; is willing to try new methods and make suggestions; shows a strong commitment to the YMCA; conveys enthusiasm for the YMCA and his/her work.
   
• Builds Community: Understands and embraces the role of volunteers; helps members and participants make connections to others and to the YMCA; raising in achieving the YMCA mission.
   
• Provides a Quality Experience for Members, Participants, Internal Customers and Others: Possesses the ability to deliver outstanding experiences for members, participants, internal customers and others; builds warmth and is supportive to provide service that will exceed expectations; responds to concerns and prompt resolution; looks for better ways to serve and involve members, participants, internal customers and others.
   
• Works Productively: Demonstrates responsible actions; consistently performs duties in a safe and conscientious manner within the agreed up on timeframe; follows standards, policies, and procedures; is reliable and consistently punctual; actively participates in staff meetings, required trainings, and other work related activities; uses good judgment; uses YMCA resources appropriately and efficiently.
   
• Uses Effective Personal Behaviors/Communicates Effectively: treats everyone with courtesy, respect and consideration; displays integrity; listens actively and genuinely; communicates in a clear and pleasant manner; embraces differences among people; demonstrates an active willingness to learn and grow; accepts constructive criticism; works cooperatively as a team leader.