Child Care Worker Part-Time (Saturday and Sunday 7am-3pm)

Brightpoint; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Brightpoint in Rockford, IL seeks a Part-Time Child Care Worker for Saturday and Sunday 7am-3pm to support the Crisis Nursery program, ensuring safety and basic needs for children birth through six years. On-site position with a wage of $17.05–$19.26 per hour.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED, 21+ years old, one year of childcare experience, CPR/First Aid certification, and a valid driver's license. An Associate's degree or related coursework is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• 21 years of age or older.
• One year of experience working with children, preferably birth to seven.
• Associate's Degree or related coursework preferred.
• CPR and First Aid certification required or ability to obtain.
• Valid driver's license and reliable vehicle required.

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.
• Provides nurturing, age appropriate and stimulating activities for infants, toddlers and young children.
• Coordinates 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 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

Skills

CPR/First Aid certification

Experience with children birth to 7

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's Degree / Child Development Cert / coursework

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

Child Care Worker Part-Time (Saturday and Sunday 7am-3pm)

Job Category: Family Support Services

Requisition Number: CHILD007606

• Part-Time
• On-site
• Rate : $17.05 USD per hour

Locations

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Rockford
424 7th Street
Rockford, IL 61104, USA

Rockford
424 7th Street
Rockford, IL 61104, USA

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.

The 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.
• Coordinates 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. The salary range provided represents our current estimate for this role at the time of posting and is subject to change. The final salary will be determined based on a range of factors, including but not limited to, a candidate's relevant experience, education, qualifications, skills, certifications, and alignment with organizational needs. We are dedicated to fair and equitable compensation practices and are committed to fostering a diverse workforce while providing equal opportunities for all candidates.
• Schedule: Part-Time (Saturday and Sunday 7am-3pm)

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