Child Care Worker Part-Time (Saturday and Sunday 7am-3pm)
About The Position
The Child Care Worker implements the Crisis Nursery program, ensuring the safety, wellbeing, basic needs, and general care of children from birth through age six who attend the program. The role also works closely with parents to assess immediate family needs, make service referrals, and identify community resources that may reduce stressors affecting their ability to care for their children. This is a part-time position scheduled Saturday and Sunday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. The position is based at the Rockford Crisis Nursery at 424 7th St, Rockford, Illinois. Compensation is $17.05–$19.26 per hour, with offers commensurate with experience. Brightpoint is an approved agency for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- At least 21 years of age.
- One year of experience working with children; experience with children from birth to seven years is preferred.
- Ability to secure and maintain valid CPR and First Aid certification.
- Valid driver’s license, insurance, and a reliable vehicle.
Nice To Haves
- Associate’s degree, Child Development Accreditation Certificate, or coursework in child development, early childhood education, or childcare.
Responsibilities
- Follow the Crisis Nursery’s daily routine while supervising and monitoring the safety, care, and wellbeing of children.
- Prepare meals and organize mealtimes and snacks for children.
- Develop schedules and routines that provide children with sufficient physical activity, rest, and playtime.
- Provide nurturing, age-appropriate, and stimulating activities for infants, toddlers, and young children.
- Coordinate activities that promote infants’ and children’s fine and gross motor skills.
- Provide appropriate behavior-management interventions and redirect children’s behavior.
- Admit children to the program and complete relevant intake assessments, including the Relationship Assessment Tool, Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale, and ASQ.
- Discharge children and follow up with parents regarding their use of the Crisis Nursery.
- Follow licensing standards for health, welfare, and safety, and ensure staff-to-child ratios meet licensing requirements.
- Complete the daily maintenance and sanitation schedule.
Benefits
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility through Brightpoint’s status as an approved agency.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
