Children's Program Worker (Part-Time)

Brightpoint; Bloomington (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership development opportunities

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

Brightpoint in Bloomington is seeking a part-time Children’s Program Worker to support Parents Care & Share. You will provide nurturing care, supervision, and organized activities for children from birth to 17 while parents attend groups.

Responsibilities include safety checks, group activities, and basic care for infants and toddlers. The role offers evening hours, 4-6 hours per week, and opportunities for leadership development.

Qualifications

• High School diploma/equivalent required; some Child Development or Human Services coursework preferred.
• One year of experience working with children required.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must be available to work evening hours when needed.
• Ability to physically interact with children (bending, stooping, walking, sitting, rising, standing, kneeling).

Responsibilities

• Checks room for safety issues and remedies them before each group starts.
• Provides supervision and organized activities for children birth to 17 during Parents Care & Share groups.
• Provides primary care for infants through 2-year-olds within assigned groups.
• Facilitates structured activities during group time for ages 3-17, including social-emotional activities.
• Provides behavior management and redirects children as needed.
• Serves snacks to children as required.
• Assists children with hand-washing and hygiene.
• Promotes a welcoming environment for parents and children.

Skills

Evening hours availability

Physical interaction with children

Education

High School diploma/equivalent

Some Child Development or Human Services coursework

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.
The Children's Program Worker is an important member of the Parents Care & Share team, providing services that are critical to the success of this child abuse prevention program. As a Children's Program Worker, you will provide nurturing caregiving, attentive supervision, and organized activities for children ages birth to 17 years old while their parents attend parenting support groups. For children over the age of 3, activities include structured group time and social emotional activities that enhance children's self-esteem and their ability to resolve conflict in a healthy way. The Children's Program Worker works 4-6 hours per week.

Candidate Qualifications

• High School diploma/equivalent required; some Child Development or Human Services college coursework preferred.
• One year of experience working with children required.
• You are at least 18 years of age.
• Must be available to work evening hours when needed.
• Ability to physically interact with children through bending, stooping, walking, sitting and rising from the floor, standing, kneeling, and bending from the waist required.

Job Responsibilities

• Checks room for safety issues and remedies them before each group starts.
• Provides attentive supervision and organized activities for children ages birth to age 17 during Parents Care & Share support groups. (The age range of children varies from group to group.)
• Provides primary care for infants through 2-year-olds, depending upon the age range of the group assigned.
• Facilitates structured activities during group time for children ages 3-17, as assigned, including structured social-emotional activities.
• Provides appropriate behavior management interventions and redirects children’s behavior.
• Serves snacks to children, depending upon location and need.
• Assists children with keeping good hygiene, such as hand-washing before eating.
• Promotes and assists in creating a friendly and welcoming environment for the parents and children.

Job Details

• Compensation: Hourly: Range is between $16.60-$18.00 per hour, offers are commensurate with experience and bilingual candidates may receive additional compensation. 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.
• Location: Meetings will take place mainly in the Bloomington home office.
• Schedule: Part-time, hourly; covers weekly groups requiring between 4-6 hours per week. Must be available to work evening hours when needed.
• We don’t just hire talent—we grow it: Emerging Leaders will have access to leadership development opportunities and one-on-one mentorship.
• Student Loan Forgiveness: Brightpoint is an approved agency for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).