Childcare Assistant - Parenting Classes

Job Description

Job Description

Position Description

Vineyard Cares is looking for responsible, dependable childcare assistants to help supervise children ages 8 and under during our five-week Guiding Good Choices parenting program.

This is a great short-term opportunity for individuals who enjoy working with children, including teens looking to gain paid childcare experience. An adult program supervisor will be on-site throughout each session.

Responsibilities

• Supervise children and help provide a safe, welcoming environment.

• Assist with child check-in and checkout.

• Engage children in age-appropriate games, crafts, reading, and other simple activities.

• Help children follow rules and treat the library space and materials respectfully.

• Communicate any concerns to the on-site adult program supervisor.

• Assist with setup and cleanup before and after each session.

Qualifications

• Responsible, patient, reliable, and comfortable working with young children.

• Previous babysitting, childcare, or volunteer experience preferred but not required.

• American Red Cross Babysitter's Training, CPR, First Aid, or similar preparation is a plus.

• Must meet applicable city age and background-check requirements.

• Must be available for all five Saturday sessions if applying for a primary position.

Schedule and Availability

Primary childcare assistants must commit to all five Saturdays: October 24, October 31, November 7, November 14, and November 21, 2026, from 9:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.

We may also select one on-call alternate to provide coverage in case of illness or unexpected absences. Alternate hours are not guaranteed.