Child Care Worker 096 - Apply Using Job Code 22509

Catholic Charities Diocese of Metuchen; Perth Amboy (NJ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Verizon

Affinity Federal Credit Union

Blue Cross Blue Shield - 365 Program

Flex Spending Accounts

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Job summary

Catholic Charities, Diocese of Metuchen is seeking a Child Care Worker for its After School Programs in Hackettstown and Washington Township for the upcoming school year. This part-time role (Monday to Friday) offers a rewarding opportunity for energetic individuals who love working with children.

Candidates will lead enrichment activities, support children's growth, and ensure a safe environment. The position is perfect for college students, school aides, recent retirees, or anyone eager to

Qualifications

• Energetic and caring individuals passionate about working with children.
• Dependable, punctual, enthusiastic, team-oriented, and eager to learn.

Responsibilities

• Lead fun, age-appropriate enrichment activities with enthusiasm.
• Use positive behavior strategies to support children's growth.
• Provide homework assistance and create a caring environment.
• Ensure the space is safe, organized, and welcoming.

Education

College students in education, social work, or child psychology

Job description

Catholic Charities, Diocese of Metuchen (CCDOM), with more than 450 employees is a non-profit, social services agency with its mission, driven by Catholic social teaching, of providing quality services with dignity and respect to the poor, vulnerable and all people in need and partnering with families and communities to improve the quality of life. We serve more than 68,000 clients per year throughout Middlesex, Somerset, Hunterdon, and Warren counties in NJ.

Child Care Worker 096 - Hackettstown NJ - $16-$17/hour

Join our Team - Catholic Charities, Diocese of Metuchen - Perth Amboy, NJ

We're looking for energetic, caring individuals who are passionate about working with children to join ourAfter School Programs (Grades PreK - 5) in the Hackettstown and Washington Township (Morris County) School Districts for the 2026/2027 School Year and beyond. Whether you're beginning your career in education or looking for meaningful part-time work, this role offers a rewarding opportunity to positively impact the lives of children.

This is a perfect position for:

• College students in education, social work, or child psychology
• School aides and paraprofessionals
• Recent retirees or empty nesters
• Anyone who loves working with children and wants to grow in a supportive team

Responsibilities:

• Leading fun, age-appropriate enrichment activities with enthusiasm and creativity
• Using positive behavior strategies to support children's growth and cooperation
• Providing homework assistance and create a caring, respectful environment
• Ensuring the space is safe, organized, and welcoming

Hours:

This position begins in the middle of August, depending on the school.

• Position is part-time, Monday to Friday.
• Hackettstown: 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
• Washington Township: 1:30 pm - 6:00 pm

This is an entry-level position with room to grow. Ideal candidates are those who genuinely enjoy working with children, are dependable, punctual, enthusiastic, team-oriented, and eager to learn.

Agency Perks and Discounts

• Employee Assistance Program
• Verizon
• Affinity Federal Credit Union membership
• Blue Cross Blue Shield - 365 Program
• Flex Spending Accounts
• Employee Referral Bonus Program

Catholic Charities, Diocese of Metuchen is an Equal Opportunity Employer.