Childcare Provider- Part-time

The Center for Youth: Started BY YOUTH FOR YOUTH. We partner with youth to realize their full potential, by creating opportunities, removing barriers and promoting social justice.

Overview:

During a crisis, such as an accident, sudden illness, or housing emergency, a caregiver can bring their children to the Crisis Nursery or Owen House. Staff provides free, temporary, professional care to birth to 14 years old.

Schedule: Part time, Monday 4pm-12am, Wednesday and Thursday 4pm-8pm, Saturday 8am-4pm

Responsibilities:

• Recognize, document and take appropriate action in the case of suspected abuse, illness or accident


• Maintain a clean, organized, appealing environment that promotes comfort and security


• Maintain constant surveillance of the surrounding outdoor environment


• Ensure that each child receives nutritious meals, meeting their daily requirement


• Maintain fair and orderly control, with constant supervision of children


• Help children learn through setting limits


• Work with other childcare providers, volunteers and parents to best meet the needs of the children in our care


• Be professional when consulting with parents, provider and family members


• Maintain confidentiality


• Record timely, complete, legible documentation of child's observed behaviors

Required Qualifications:

• High School Degree OR GED OR Equivalent AND 2 years' experience in paid or unpaid childcare

• Must be 18 years of age

Skills:

• Excellent literacy and communication skills

Pay Rate: $20- $21 per hour

The Center for Youth Provides Equal Employment Opportunities