Childcare Professional - Youth Support Specialist.
Job Description:
Are you a dedicated and experience childcare provider with a passion for nurturing and empowering children? We are seeking individuals with a background in direct support, education, or childcare who possess at least two years of experience working with children or individuals with disabilities. This is a unique opportunity to foster the growth and development of children in a childcare facility located in the heart of mid-town Manhattan. As a Childcare Professional, you will play a pivotal role in providing personalized care to children in both one-on-one and small group settings (3-6 children) within our innovative "POD" rooms, alongside another dedicated childcare worker.
Location: 492 1st Ave, NY, NY, 10016 (Adjacent to Bellevue Hospital).
Qualifications for Interview:
- Genuine dedication to the well-being of children.
- Up-to-date resume showcasing a minimum of two years of relevant experience.
- Proof of at least one or two doses of the required vaccine(s), or booster is not mandatory.
- High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) or higher educational attainment.
Pay & Shift Information:
Note: This is a relief position. You'll be compensated for any time worked beyond your shift after accumulating 40 hours of work.
New Employees (First 90 Days): $16.00 per hour.
After 90 Days:
- Weekend Shifts (Saturday/Sunday): $22.00/hour.
- Day Shift (7:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.): $20.00/hour.
- Night Shift (12:00 am-8:00 am): $20.50/hour.
- Evening Shift (4:00 pm-12:00 am): $20.75/hour.
- Holidays: $25.00/hour.
Incentive Plan: A $300 bonus will be awarded after each 13-week assignment, contingent upon attendance and evaluations.
Scheduling Options:
- Tuesday through Saturday (Sunday/Monday off).
- Sunday through Thursday (Friday/Saturday off).
Responsibilities:
As a Childcare Professional, you will be entrusted with a range of responsibilities to ensure the well-being and growth of the children in your care. These include but are not limited to:
- Attending to the physical and emotional needs of children based on their level of dependence.
- Accompanying and chaperoning children during travel to various locations.
- Supervising and assisting children during mealtimes.
- Promptly referring children to medical staff at the first sign of illness.
- Guiding children in personal hygiene routines.
- Encouraging learning, skill development, and positive behavior patterns.
- Providing companionship and engagement through conversations, reading, and recreation.
- Ensuring a clean and safe environment for children.
- Supporting children during field trips and outings.
- Encouraging rest and maintaining discipline.
- Engaging children in meaningful activities both onsite and off-site.
Job Type: Full-time.
Join our team and make a meaningful impact on the lives of children while fostering their growth and development in a dynamic childcare environment.