Childcare Worker, The Baby College

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

Qualification, Skills and Knowledge Requirements

• A commitment to the mission and programs of HCZ
• 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 11:00 - 4:00 pm OR 3:00 - 7:00 pm; and Saturdays between 8:00 am - 4:00 pm; ability to work flexible hours required
• Bilingual a plus (English/French, or English/Spanish)

We offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package. To be considered, interested applicants must submit a cover letter and resume. No telephone inquiries or recruiters please. Replies will only be sent to qualified applicants. HCZ is an EOE.