Individual Child Aide

Community Teamwork; Lowell (MA); On-site; Part time

Job summary

Community Teamwork is seeking an Individual Child Aide for its After-School program, aimed at fostering a supportive environment for children with emotional and behavioral challenges. This part-time role involves providing one-on-one support, building trusting relationships, and collaborating with educational staff to ensure children's success in the program. As part of a dedicated community organization, the role offers best-in-class benefits and opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

Paid sick leave

Career advancement and professional development

5% contribution to your 401K

Casual work environment

Qualifications

• Experience working with school-age children in educational or childcare settings is required.
• Preferred experience with children who have behavioral, developmental, or emotional challenges.
• Language skills in Spanish, Swahili, or Portuguese are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Offer one-on-one support to children aged 5-13 with special emotional or learning needs.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with children and assist them with program routines.
• Implement recommended interventions and provide feedback on their effectiveness.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Engagement

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

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The Individual Child Aide - School Age Program, will foster a safe and supportive environment in the After-School program for children with learning, emotional, or behavioral challenges. The role focuses on providing individualized support to help these children successfully integrate into the program. This is a part time position - up to 19.5 hours weekly.

At Community Teamwork our employees enjoy best-in-class benefits to support their physical, financial and emotional wellness.

We Offer

• Starting at $18. 53 per hour
• Casual work environment
• Paid sick leave
• Career advancement and professional development
• 5% contribution to your 401K whether you participate on your own or not.
• Great co-workers and a great mission with an outstanding Community Action Agency
  
  

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Offer one-on-one support to children aged 5-13 with special emotional or learning needs within the after-school program.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with children through effective relationship-building techniques.
• Assist in the child’s involvement in all program routines, including peer interactions and group activities.
• Follow the guidance of their supervisor regarding child behavior management.
• Implement recommended interventions, using sensory and emotional support tools, and respond appropriately to the child’s behaviors.
• Observe and provide feedback on the effectiveness of interventions to support the child’s self-regulation.
• Ensure the child’s safety at all times, manage unsafe behaviors, and report concerns to the Site Manager.
• Communicate with parents at the end of the shift, as needed, in coordination with the Site Manager.
• Report any concerns to the School Age Inclusion Specialist.
• Collaborate professionally with School Age and clinical staff.
• Participate in staff meetings and required training sessions.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience working with school-age children in an educational or childcare setting is required.
• Preferred experience with children who have behavioral, developmental, or emotional challenges.
• Ability to engage and connect positively with individual children.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to follow directions.
• Completion of BRC to obtain suitability confirmation is required.
• Recent physical exam and proof of MMR vaccination are required.
• Language skills in Spanish, Swahili, or Portuguese are a plus.
• Availability from 2-6 PM on most weekdays is essential.
  
  

Equal Opportunity Employer – Vets/Disabled

This is an exciting opportunity to become an integral member of an innovative team in an organization committed to excellence.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Strategy/Planning and Information Technology

• Industries

  Non-profit Organizations

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