Child Care Assistant Peotone

Children's Advocate LLC

Frankfort (IL)

On-site

USD 25,000 - 26,000

Part time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Bonus with performance

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Training & development

Professional development assistance

Job summary

Children's Advocate LLC in Illinois is seeking a dedicated Freelance-Child Care Assistant to support youth across education, behavior management, and social skills. Flexible hours and a part-time/contract arrangement allow empowering work with children of ALL ages.

Pay starts at $17.93–$19.00 per hour, with opportunities for training and development. Requires a Driver's License and College Degree; collaboration with families and professionals is essential.

Qualifications

Experience 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 with youth and be 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 of youth.

Skills

Mentoring

Conflict management

Communication

Empowering youth

Interpersonal skills

Education

College degree

Job description

Benefits:

Bonus based on performance
Employee discounts
Flexible schedule
Training & development
Employee discounts
Training & development
Employee discount
Professional development assistance

Job description

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:

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:

Patient demographics: