Child Care Assistant

Children's Advocate LLC; Illinois; On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Training & development

Job summary

Children's Advocate LLC seeks a dedicated Freelance-Child Care Assistant to empower children of ALL ages, including preschoolers, and help them reach their full potential. The role involves guiding youth in education and social skills, developing individualized plans, and collaborating with families and teachers.

Flexible hours and part-time/contract opportunities offered. The position emphasizes play therapy experience as a plus, with pay between $17.93 and $19.00 per hour and opportunities for

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or adolescents in educational or childcare settings.
• Knowledge of special education, child welfare, social work, or behavioral health principles.
• Strong mentoring and conflict management skills.
• Ability to educate and empower youth to make positive choices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and support to youth in education, behavior management, and social skills.
• Develop and implement individualized plans to help each child achieve goals.
• Foster positive relationships and serve as a positive role model.
• Assist in resolving conflicts and promoting healthy communication among youth.
• Collaborate with families, teachers, and other professionals to ensure holistic well-being.

Skills

Experience with children

Mentoring

Conflict management

Communication skills

Education empowerment

Education

College Degree

Job description

Benefits:

• Bonus based on performance
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Training & development

Benefits:

• Employee discounts
• Training & development

Job description

Overview:

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Freelance-Child Care Assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for working with children of ALL ages, including preschoolers empowering them to reach their full potential.

Duties:

• Provide guidance and support to youth in various areas such as education, behavior management, and social skills.
• Develop and implement individualized plans to help each child achieve their goals.
• Foster positive relationships with youth and serve as a positive role model.
• Assist in resolving conflicts and promoting healthy communication among youth.
• Collaborate with families, teachers, and other professionals to ensure the holistic well-being of the youth.

Qualifications:

• Experience working with children or adolescents in educational or childcare settings.
• Knowledge of special education, child welfare, social work, or behavioral health principles.
• Strong mentoring and conflict management skills.
• Ability to educate and empower youth to make positive choices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

• Must have the ability to be friendly, outgoing, an effective ongoing communicator with the clients, play therapist experience is a plus.

This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of young individuals while gaining valuable experience in the field of youth development. If you are passionate about supporting youth and helping them thrive, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding role for a Freelance worker, with flexible hours.

College Degree Preferred or in progress

Job Types:

Part-time, Contract, Internship

Pay:

$17.93 - $19.00 per hour to start

Expected hours:

18 – 20 per week, but can more depending upon client needs.

Work Hours That Need Fulfillment:

• | Monday | 7:15 AM – 12:00 PM | Flexible based on client needs
• | Monday | 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Flexible based on client needs
• | Wednesday | 7:15 AM – 12:00 PM | Flexible based on client needs
• | Wednesday | 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Flexible based on client needs
• | Friday | 7:15 AM – 12:00 PM | Flexible based on client needs
• | Friday | 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Flexible based on client needs
• | Saturday | 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM | Flexible based on client needs

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Professional development assistance

Patient demographics:

• Adolescents
• Children
• Preschoolers

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• After school
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift
• Weekends as needed

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)
• College Degree

Ability to Commute:

Compensation:

$17.93 - $19.00 per hour