Child Care Worker (Part-Time)
About The Position
The Child Care Worker supervises, nurtures, and cares for children typically ages 3 to 5 before and after APM’s regular Pre-K program. The role welcomes children each day, provides meals and snacks as needed, leads crafts and activities, and supports appropriate behavior around other children. The position is part-time, Monday through Friday, from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., at the Marshall Early Childhood Education Center, 2318 N. Marshall Street. Salary is $16.82 per hour. APM serves North Philadelphia communities through early childhood education, foster care and adoption, child welfare, mental and behavioral health, community and economic development, housing, and community school services. APM has served families since 1970. New hires must obtain FBI, Child Abuse, Criminal Background, and National Sex Offenders Registry clearances, as well as complete a Medical/TB Test. APM is an equal opportunity employer.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential in Preschool (ages 3–5) or at least 12 early childhood education credits.
- Knowledge of or experience working with at-risk children.
- Must obtain FBI, Child Abuse, Criminal Background, and National Sex Offenders Registry clearances, and complete a Medical/TB Test.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual and bicultural, preferably with knowledge of Latino culture.
Responsibilities
- Work with the teacher, parents, and other volunteers to prepare and carry out daily classroom activities before and after the preschool program.
- Work with the teacher and parents to develop a culturally relevant education program, including classroom and group socialization activities complemented by activities for home.
- Help organize the classroom into specific learning centers with developmentally and culturally appropriate materials.
- Create a warm, inviting classroom atmosphere for parents, children, and staff.
- Maintain confidentiality concerning families and children, sharing information only with staff who need to know to support children’s development and family needs.
- Participate in required record keeping, including attendance forms, volunteer logs, meal participation sheets, and permission slips.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
- Lift 20 to 40 pounds during the day, stand for extended periods, and walk 3 miles weekly.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
