Child Care Aide

HELP USA; Huntington Station (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

HELP USA's Haven program in Manhattan, NY 10037 seeks a Childcare Aide to support Day Care/Early Learn within our family shelters. You will help children continue learning and developing despite homelessness, working with teachers and families.

You will assist with curriculum, keep equipment clean, and welcome families daily, encouraging volunteering and participation in the children's program. A High School Diploma or equivalent and experience with preschool children are preferred; bilingual

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent or relevant experience.
• Experience with preschool age children.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Assist Teachers and Assistant Teachers with curriculum, lesson plans and daily activity schedules.
• Keep equipment clean, sanitized, and report damaged items.
• Greet children and families daily and encourage parental involvement in the program.

Skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Preschool experience

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Program: Haven | Manhattan, NY 10037

What You'll Do

An important program at many of our Family Shelters is the Day Care/Early Learn program to help children who are impacted by homelessness. As Childcare Aide, you'll play an important role in helping the children at one of our sites continue to learn and develop despite the hardships encountered by their families.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting the Teachers and Assistant Teachers with facilitation of educational curriculum and implementation of lesson plans and daily activity schedules.

• Keeping equipment accessible and in good, clean, sanitized condition and removing and reporting damaged or unsafe equipment.

• Meeting and greeting the children and their families daily and encouraging families to volunteer and participate in their children's program.

You're a great fit for this role if you have:

• High School Diploma or equivalent OR equivalent experience and skills.

• Experience working with preschool age children.

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

• Computer literacy, particularly with Microsoft Office applications.