Early Learning Center Caregiver (2)

East Haven Public Schools; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

East Haven Public Schools is seeking seasoned, energetic, and team oriented individuals to support students at the Overbrook Early Learning Center. The caregiver works with teachers to provide supervision and a range of age-appropriate activities in a positive, calm environment.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalency, ability to lift 40 pounds, CPR/First Aid training, and dependable, flexible work habits. The position is up to 30 hours per week with an hourly rate of $18.00.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalency.
• Successful candidates will be highly energetic, flexible, and dependable
• Open to learning and able to follow written and verbal instructions
• Well organized and can work independently and with other staff.
• CPR/1st Aid Train

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate equipment
• Supervise students
• Facilitation of activities under the direction of a teacher
• Interact with children, initiate conversation and encourage dialog
• Develop daily activities that are age appropriate

Skills

Highly energetic

Flexible

Dependable

Follow instructions

Education

High School diploma or equivalency

Tools

CPR/1st Aid Training

Job description

• Position Type: Student Support Services/ Early Childhood
• Date Posted: 9/11/2026
• Date Available: ASAP

Job Title: Overbrook Early Learning Center Caregiver

East Haven Public Schools is seeking seasoned, energetic, and team oriented individuals with a desire to positively impact our students, and the community.

Reports To: FRC & SR Childhood Facilitator

Program Hours Needed: Positions are up to 30 hours a week

Hourly Rate: $18.00

Primary Role & Responsibilities:

The Caregiver works closely with teachers and non-teaching professionals to provide a wide range of support for students including:

• setting up and operating equipment
• supervising students
• facilitation of activities under the direction of a teacher
• interact with children, initiate conversation and encourage dialog
• develop daily activities that are age appropriate

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalency.
• Successful candidates will be highly energetic, flexible, and dependable
• Open to learning and able to follow written and verbal instructions
• Well organized and can work independently and with other staff.
• CPR/1st Aid Train

Professionalism:

• Maintain confidentiality about issues concerning the children and their families ans well as faculty members.
• Maintain professsional dress code.
• Must report to work on time, have good attendance and communicate with Director when you will be out or need time off.

Interaction between Faculty and Children/ Faculty and Parent:

• Interact frequently, affectionately, and respectfully by smiling and speaking to children in a friendly, calm, soft, courteous manner within close proximity of the child.
• Respect and observe children's interests. Intervene when needed to maintain safety.
• Be available and responsive to children's needs, questions, and requests.

Physical Environment, Health, Safety and Nutrition:

• Maintain and follow all safety and health rules of the program.
• Supervise children at all times. Demonstrate awareness of entire group while working with a small group or individuals
• Know the number of children in your group and maintain ratios at all times. Maintain accurate attendance records throughout the day.
• Keep activity areas organized and safe
• Be able to lift 40 pounds

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

We strongly encourage applications from individuals belonging to historically marginalized groups, including racial and ethnic minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans. Our hiring process is designed to ensure fairness, impartiality, and equal opportunities for all qualified applicants.

We embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion, striving to create a culturally responsive environment. We conform to the spirit of and the letter of local policy, applicable laws and regulations, such as Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX, of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Civil Rights Act of 1987, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), and the Connecticut Fair Employment Practices Act (CFEPA).