Part-Time Weekend Child Care Specialist (Sat-Sun)

Brightpoint; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Brightpoint in Rockford, IL seeks a Part-Time Child Care Worker for Saturday and Sunday 7am-3pm to support the Crisis Nursery program, ensuring safety and basic needs for children birth through six years. On-site position with a wage of $17.05–$19.26 per hour.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED, 21+ years old, one year of childcare experience, CPR/First Aid certification, and a valid driver's license. An Associate's degree or related coursework is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• 21 years of age or older.
• One year of experience working with children, preferably birth to seven.
• Associate's Degree or related coursework preferred.
• CPR and First Aid certification required or ability to obtain.
• Valid driver's license and reliable vehicle required.

Responsibilities

• Ensures the daily routine of the Crisis Nursery is followed while supervising and monitoring the safety, care and wellbeing of the children entrusted to their care.
• Prepares meals and organizes mealtimes and snacks for children.
• Develops schedules and routines to ensure that children have enough physical activity, rest and playtime.
• Provides nurturing, age appropriate and stimulating activities for infants, toddlers and young children.
• Coordinates activities that promote the development of the infants/child’s fine and gross motor skills.
• Provides appropriate behavior management interventions and redirects children’s behavior.
• Admits children to the program and completes relevant assessments during the intake process.
• Discharges children and follows-up with parents regarding their use of the Crisis Nursery.
• Follows the licensing standards of health, welfare and safety and ensures staff to child ratio per license.
• Follows and completes all daily maintenance and sanitation schedule

Skills

CPR/First Aid certification

Experience with children birth to 7

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's Degree / Child Development Cert / coursework

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

Brightpoint in Rockford, IL seeks a Part-Time Child Care Worker for Saturday and Sunday 7am-3pm to support the Crisis Nursery program, ensuring safety and basic needs for children birth through six years. On-site position with a wage of $17.05–$19.26 per hour.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED, 21+ years old, one year of childcare experience, CPR/First Aid certification, and a valid driver's license. An Associate's degree or related coursework is preferred.