Part-Time Child Program Facilitator (Birth-17)

Brightpoint; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership development opportunities

One-on-one mentorship

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

Brightpoint invites you to join our team as a Children's Program Worker, providing nurturing care and organized activities for children birth to 17 during Parents Care & Share groups in the Lawndale community.

The role emphasizes attentive supervision, safety checks, and engaging social-emotional activities, with a focus on creating a welcoming environment for families. Part-time, hourly, with potential additional compensation for bilingual candidates.

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.
• Ability to physically interact with children through bending, stooping, walking, sitting and rising from the floor, standing, kneeling, and bending from the waist required.

Responsibilities

• Checks room for safety issues and remedies them before each group starts.
• Provides attentive supervision and organized activities for children ages birth to 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.

Skills

Childcare

Supervision

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Brightpoint invites you to join our team as a Children's Program Worker, providing nurturing care and organized activities for children birth to 17 during Parents Care & Share groups in the Lawndale community.

The role emphasizes attentive supervision, safety checks, and engaging social-emotional activities, with a focus on creating a welcoming environment for families. Part-time, hourly, with potential additional compensation for bilingual candidates.