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