Childhood Development Assistant
About The Position
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future. Job Overview: The Early Childhood Development Assistant is responsible for providing supervision for infants, toddlers, and children under the age of 5 in support of their welfare and safety. Parents of engaged children will be active in integrated English language instruction for English language learners and/or receiving resettlement and economic empowerment services from on-site IRC programs. Child-watch activities will take place during regular business hours at the IRC office or other designated venues where parents are also present.
Requirements
- Education: High School Diploma or equivalent work experience.
- Certification in CPR / First Aid for children or ability to attain certification following hire.
- Work Experience: Prior childcare experience required; professional experience in early childhood education preferred.
- Experience working with immigrants or refugees preferred.
- Demonstrated Skills & Competencies: Fluency in English required; ability to speak a language of the current client population a plus.
- Caring and compassionate attitude when interacting with children.
- Enthusiasm for early childhood education and English language learning with children and their families.
- Understanding of the principles of early childhood development and an ability to adapt to meet the needs of immigrant and refugee families.
Responsibilities
- Provide a safe and supportive environment:
- Care for and actively engage with infants, toddlers, and children participating in the program with parents on-site.
- Deliver age-appropriate activities and lessons.
- Maintain a safe and sanitary physical environment for children, including daily set-up and clean-up activities.
- Oversee and delegate tasks to community volunteers as childcare assistants.
- In emergency situations, engage parents and emergency services as appropriate.
Benefits
- We offer a comprehensive and highly competitive set of benefits. In the US, these include: 10 sick days, 10 US holidays, 20-25 paid time off days depending on role and tenure, medical insurance starting at $163 per month, dental starting at $6.50 per month, and vision starting at $5 per month, FSA for healthcare and commuter costs, a 403b retirement savings plans with immediately vested matching, disability & life insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program which is available to our staff and their families to support counseling and care in times of crisis and mental health struggles.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
