Childcare Worker

We are seeking a Childcare Workers with early childhood (infants- 5 years) and/or school age (6-12) childcare experience to implement lesson plans as well as manage activities for children and parents who participate in The Baby College program. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist the Lead Child Care Worker and Family Service Coordinator with maintaining the childcare room by ensuring supervision of children at all times.
• Assist in the preparation of the childcare curriculum.
• Work with the children through play and educational activities to promote learning.
• Assist with field trips and special activities and events.
• Promotes nutritional diet and exercise programs.
• Provide feedback to the Family Worker Manager on the needs of the children.
• Attend the weekly childcare meeting and monthly staff meeting.
• Participate in training seminars conducted to enhance and develop one’s skills.
• Regularly assess safety and well-being of all the children.
• Ensure that quality services are being provided to children and their families
• Create and execute lesson plans to engage children in learning lessons and art activities
• Organize and develop educational, recreational, and cultural activities for children between the ages of 0-5 years old
• Participate in agencywide events
• Track and report the academic, social, and emotional progress of individual children, including daily observations and information about activities, and meals served
• Provide assistance during family visits
• Perform other duties as assigned

Schedule

• On-Site Tuesdays - Fridays 1:00pm - 6:00pm (must be flexible)
• Saturdays Mandatory 8:00am - 4:00pm

• A commitment to the mission and programs of HCZ
• Currently attending college or an Associates Degree required; Bachelor’s degree preferred in Early Childhood/Childhood Education, Social Work, Psychology, or Sociology preferred
• Experience working in a classroom setting
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Must be available to work Tuesdays – Fridays, between 1:00 - 6:00 pm; and Saturdays between 8:00 am - 4:00 pm; ability to work flexible hours required

• Bilingual a plus (English/French, or English/Spanish)
• High School Diploma or GED

As a member of the Harlem Children's Zone team, you will join a supportive and inclusive community dedicated to helping children, families — and our staff — thrive. 

Please take a look at our Part-Time benefits below. 

Our exceptional Part-Time benefits include: 

• Career advancement
• Paid sick leave
• Employee referral bonus 
• Physical wellness discounts
• Commuter benefits
• Additional Benefits (Discounts on flights, hotels, theme parks, concert tickets, and more.)
  

The salary range for this position is $20.00 per hour. To be considered, interested applicants should apply directly through the posting. No telephone inquiries or recruiters, please. Replies will only be sent to qualified applicants. Harlem Children's Zone and Promise Academy Charter Schools does not provide work visas for candidates who require employer sponsorship to ensure work authorization in the United States. Harlem Children’s Zone is an EOE.