Child Care Worker (3pm-11pm)

brightpoint.org; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

3+ weeks PTO

Job summary

Brightpoint invites you to join our team as a Child Care Worker for the Crisis Nursery in Rockford, IL. You will oversee safety, basic needs and development of children birth through age six, while collaborating with families to connect them with needed services.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, 21+ years old, and 1 year of childcare experience; CPR/First Aid certification and a valid driver's license are required. Full-time, evenings, with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 21 years of age or older.
• One year of experience with children (birth to seven) required.
• Associate’s degree or related coursework preferred.
• CPR/First Aid certification required.
• Valid driver’s license, insurance, and a reliable vehicle required.

Responsibilities

• Ensures daily routines and supervises safety, care and wellbeing of children in the Crisis Nursery.
• Prepares meals and organizes mealtimes and snacks for children.
• Develops schedules to ensure adequate physical activity, rest and playtime.
• Provides nurturing, age-appropriate and stimulating activities for infants, toddlers and young children.
• Promotes development of fine and gross motor skills through structured activities.
• Implements behavior management interventions and redirects children's behavior.

Skills

Child care experience

CPR/First Aid certification

Valid driver’s license

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates degree in child development preferred

Job description

Brightpoint invites you to join our team of mission-driven staff who share a common vision: an equitable world where all children and families thrive in strong communities. As a leader in the human services sector for 140 years, we aim to advance the well-being of children by investing in families and strengthening communities through data-informed, collaborative, and preventative solutions.

Child Care Worker implements the Crisis Nursery program to ensure the safety, wellbeing, basic needs and general care of children ages birth thru six years attending the Crisis Nursery programming. The Child Care Worker for the Crisis Nursery also works closely with the parents of the children to assess immediate family needs, make referrals for services and identify community resources that may reduce stressors impacting their ability to care for their child(ren).

• A High School Diploma or GED (required).
• You are 21 years of age or older.
• One year of experience working with children, preferably birth to seven years required.
• An Associate's Degree, Child Development Accreditation Certificate, or coursework in child development, early childhood education, or childcare preferred.
• Are able to secure and maintain a valid CPR and First Aid certification.
• Valid driver's license, insurance, and a reliable vehicle required.

Job Responsibilities

• Ensures the daily routine of the Crisis Nursery is followed while supervising and monitoring the safety, care and wellbeing of the children entrusted to their care.
• Prepares meals and organizes mealtimes and snacks for children.
• Develops schedules and routines to ensure that children have enough physical activity, rest and playtime while at the Crisis Nursery.
• Provides nurturing, age appropriate and stimulating activities for infants, toddlers and young children.
• Coordinators activities that promote the development of the infants/child’s fine and gross motor skills.
• Provides appropriate behavior management interventions and redirects children’s behavior.
• Admits children to the program and completes relevant assessments, including the Relationship Assessment Tool, the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale, and the ASQ during the intake process.
• Discharges children and follows-up with parents regarding their use of the Crisis Nursery.
• Follows the licensing standards of health, welfare and safety and ensures staff to child ratio per license.
• Follows and completes all daily maintenance and sanitation schedule

Job details

• Compensation: Hourly: Range is between $17.05-$19.26 per hour, offers are commensurate with experience.
• Benefits: Medical/dental/vision insurance, 3+ weeks paid time off in the first year. (PTO increases with tenure); 11 paid holidays, supplemental insurance options, 401(k) with match ( more benefits details here ).
• Schedule: Full-time; Hourly; Mon-Fri 3pm-11pm.

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