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Jewish Council for Youth Services

Afternoon Aide

Jewish Council for Youth Services, Buffalo Grove, Illinois, United States, 60089

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Job Description

Job Description

Join Our Team at JCYS! Jewish Council for Youth Services (JCYS) has been proudly serving Chicagoland for

118 years , providing high-quality early childhood education and enriching camp programs to children of

all religions, races, and ethnicities . We’re on the lookout for

caring and enthusiastic Afternoon Aides

to join our team at our

Northwest Family Center in Buffalo Grove

!

If you have a passion for working with young children and want to make a difference in their early learning journey, we’d love to meet you! Why Join JCYS?

At JCYS, we believe that early childhood is a time of exploration, discovery, and growth — not just for kids, but for teachers too! You’ll become part of a supportive team where your contributions are valued, and you’ll have the opportunity to create meaningful connections with children and their families. Key Responsibilities Support lead and assistant teachers with classroom activities, including play-based learning, art, music, and outdoor time

Help supervise children to ensure their safety and well-being at all times

Assist with transitions, such as snack time and pick-up

Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming classroom environment

Build positive relationships with children, families, and staff

Follow all program policies and licensing regulations

Provide a warm, responsive presence that models kindness, patience, and respect

Qualifications Experience working with children (infants, toddlers, or preschool-aged) preferred

Must be at least 16 years of age

Enthusiasm for supporting early learning and child development

Ability to work collaboratively as part of a teaching team

Dependable and punctual

Coursework in early childhood education a plus

3:30 PM - 5:30 PM (Flexible)