Childcare Worker

Harlem Children's Zone; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community-focused organization in Lincoln, Nebraska seeks a dedicated Childcare Worker to support children aged 0-5 in educational and recreational activities. This part-time role requires a commitment to the organization's mission, experience in childcare, and excellent communication skills. Bilingual candidates are a plus. Join us in fostering a supportive and inclusive environment for children and families.

Benefits

Career advancement

Paid sick leave

Employee referral bonus

Physical wellness discounts

Commuter benefits

Additional Benefits (Discounts on flights, hotels, etc.)

Qualifications

• Commitment to the mission and programs of HCZ.
• Experience working in a classroom setting.
• Flexibility in working hours required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with maintaining the childcare room.
• Implement lesson plans and manage activities.
• Provide feedback to the Family Worker Manager.

Skills

Early childhood experience

Classroom experience

Excellent communication skills

Bilingual (English/French or English/Spanish)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Job Description

Harlem Children’s Zone (HCZ) — a world-renowned education and poverty‑fighting organization based in New York — seeks an enthusiastic, dedicated, and mission‑aligned Childcare Worker to join The Baby College.

The Childcare Worker will bring a passion for the mission of Harlem Children’s Zone: break the cycle of intergenerational poverty with comprehensive, on‑the‑ground programming that builds up opportunities for children and families to thrive in school, work, and life.

The Baby College, which is a critical piece of our early intervention work, is a program that addresses the needs of young children and families through a nine‑week series of parenting workshops for expecting parents and those raising a child up to three years old. Workshops and classes are held on Saturday mornings and all services are free. Families receive breakfast, lunch, incentives, and childcare during the nine‑week program, which covers a broad range of subjects including brain development, discipline, immunization, safety, asthma, lead poisoning, parental stress, and parent‑child bonding, among others. The primary goal of The Baby College is to provide families with both a range of information and the support necessary to raise happy and healthy children who enter school ready to learn.

We are seeking Childcare Workers with early childhood (infants‑5 years) and / or school‑age (6‑12) childcare experience to implement lesson plans as well as manage activities for children and parents who participate in The Baby College program.

For more information, check out Want to Work at Harlem Children’s Zone? Here’s 7 Things You Need to Know.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED

Who You Are

• A commitment to the mission and programs of HCZ
• Associate's Degree or Bachelor’s degree preferred in Early Childhood / Childhood Education, Social Work, Psychology, or Sociology
• Experience working in a classroom setting
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Bilingual a plus (English / French, or English / Spanish)

What You’ll Do

• Assist the Lead Child Care Worker and Family Service Coordinator with maintaining the childcare room by ensuring supervision of children at all times.
• Assist in the preparation of the childcare curriculum.
• Work with the children through play and educational activities to promote learning.
• Assist with field trips and special activities and events.
• Promote nutritional diet and exercise programs.
• Provide feedback to the Family Worker Manager on the needs of the children.
• Attend the weekly childcare meeting and monthly staff meeting.
• Participate in training seminars conducted to enhance and develop one’s skills.
• Regularly assess safety and well‑being of all the children.
• Ensure that quality services are being provided to children and their families.
• Create and execute lesson plans to engage children in learning lessons and art activities.
• Organize and develop educational, recreational, and cultural activities for children between the ages of 0‑5 years old.
• Participate in agency‑wide events.
• Track and report the academic, social, and emotional progress of individual children, including daily observations and information about activities, and meals served.
• Provide assistance during family visits.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Schedule

• On‑Site Wednesday — Friday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm (must be flexible between these hours)
• Saturdays Mandatory 8:00 am – 4:00 pm

Benefits

As a member of the Harlem Children’s Zone team, you will join a supportive and inclusive community dedicated to helping children, families — and our staff — thrive.

Our exceptional Part‑Time benefits include :

• Career advancement
• Paid sick leave
• Employee referral bonus
• Physical wellness discounts
• Commuter benefits
• Additional Benefits (Discounts on flights, hotels, theme parks, concert tickets, and more.)

The salary range for this position is $20.00 per hour. To be considered, interested applicants should apply directly through the posting. No telephone inquiries or recruiters, please. Replies will only be sent to qualified applicants. Harlem Children’s Zone and Promise Academy Charter Schools does not provide work visas for candidates who require employer sponsorship to ensure work authorization in the United States. Harlem Children’s Zone is an EOE.