Childcare Provider - Jamaica

Job Description

Job Description

CHILDCARE PROVIDER

We are excited to invite a nurturing and attentive Childcare Provider to join our team! Homes for the Homeless (HFH) is searching for an experienced Childcare Provider for our Families with Children facility located in the Jamaica area of Queens, NY. As the Childcare Provider, you will play an essential role in creating a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment at our Early Childhood Education program. Working closely with families and fellow staff, you will help foster children's growth, development, and well-being while providing the consistent care and support they need to thrive. Join us and be a part of an organization that values your contribution and cares deeply for the community we serve.

ABOUT HOMES FOR THE HOMELESS: 

Homes for the Homeless operates shelters for families experiencing homelessness in NYC. Our family residences are more than just a place to sleep. Families can make the most of their stay through accessing an array of onsite programs. Many of these programs are also available to people living in the local community. Our goal is to have a positive impact so families can thrive long after they leave our shelters.  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Actively create and maintain a child-oriented, trauma sensitive atmosphere.
• Ability to follow a structured routine that consists of play-time, nap, meals, and circle time.
• Assure children’s basic needs are met (food, clothing, safety, diapering, rest, etc.).
• Create daily routines and meaningful experiences that are responsive to children’s strengths, interests, and needs.
• Assist with daily health screenings and ensure all COVID-19 policies and procedures are followed.
• Assist with administrative tasks including answering phones and recording attendance.
• Assist in the day-to-day maintenance of the center.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience working with children from newborn to 2 years old.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to lift 40 or more pounds.
• Ability to sit on the floor, bend and pick up children through the course of an eight-hour shift.

COMPENSATION/EEO: 

In order to attract and retain a high-performance workforce, Homes for the Homeless offers a dynamic and rewarding work environment, with a focus on ensuring an appropriate work-life balance. In addition to a competitive salary, full-time permanent employees are eligible for excellent benefits including comprehensive health insurance (including medical, dental, and vision), an employer-funded 403(b) retirement plan, commuter benefits, life insurance, Work/Life Assistance Program, 3 weeks vacation, 10 sick days, 3 personal days, and 12 paid holidays. 

Homes for the Homeless is committed to promoting an inclusive organizational environment of dignity and respect. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) committed to equal treatment, and prohibit any form of discrimination or harassment based on age, race, religion, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender (including gender identity and gender expression), disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, arrest or conviction, domestic violence victim status, familial status, or any other basis that would be in violation of any applicable federal, state, or local law.   

SALARY:

$34,000