What are the responsibilities and job description for the Child Care Aide position at HELP USA?
What You’ll Do
As a Child Care Aide at our drop-in day care program, you’ll care for children impacted by homelessness and living at our 76-unit Family Shelter in Suffolk County. You’ll play an important role in helping children from infancy though age five continue to learn and develop in spite of the hardships encountered by their families. As part of a small team led by a highly experienced and credentialed Child Care Supervisor, you’ll actively engage with the children in educational play and daily care activities and encourage families to volunteer and participate in their children’s program.
This is a great opportunity for someone with minimal work experience who’s interested in learning about early childhood education and social services.
You’re a great fit for this role if you:
Have some experience with infants and toddlers and enjoy interacting and providing basic care.
Are responsible, patient, kind, and caring.
Have a current US Driver’s License (to help with driving on field trips).
Have a High School diploma or equivalent.
It would be great (but not required) if you:
Are bi-lingual (English/Spanish), since many of our client families are native Spanish speakers
We Have GREAT BENEFITS!
Health insurance through Cigna, including dental and vision, with an option that covers entire family with NO employee contribution
Generous Paid Time Off!
3 weeks annual vacation accrues from Day 1
4 weeks annual vacation starting after 4 years
12 paid holidays, 3 paid personal days, 7 paid sick days (unused sick days carry forward)
Tuition Reimbursement
401k with Company contribution even if employee doesn't contribute
Educational Achievement Awards for employees completing educational & certification milestones
And more!
Who We Are
At HELP USA, we work to ensure that everyone has a place to call home. We’re one of the nation’s largest homeless services providers and low-income housing developers serving at-risk populations including families, individuals, veterans, survivors of domestic violence, people with physical and mental health challenges and disabilities, and seniors. With an annual operating budget approaching $150 million and 1400 employees working in nearly 60 programs, we have helped over 500,000 people facing homelessness and poverty to build better lives. We hope that you will consider joining our team in the fight against homelessness.
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