BronxWorks helps individuals and families improve their economic and social well-being. From toddlers to seniors, we feed, shelter, teach, and support our neighbors to build a stronger community. In all aspects of our work, we strive for the highest ethical and performance standards and guided by the belief that people are to be treated with dignity and respect regardless of their present situation or past experiences. We have 50 locations throughout the borough providing a variety of programs that offer assistance in the areas of family, children and youth support, educational services, elder care, homelessness, mental health, and workforce development. We are an employer of choice for anyone interested in a meaningful career in the social services field.

BronxWorks is hiring one (1) Childcare Worker for Saturday Family Wellness Program.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist Program Director or Program Coordinator with the development of program goals and early childhood activities
• Assist in preparation of lesson plans in compliance with ACD regulations
• Plan and execute program activities
• Follows rules of childcare, daycare
• Work closely with program consultants providing additional program activities
• Work closely with Program Coordinator on program planning and outreach
• Implement various early childhood educational, recreational and social activities that foster development and growth
• Provide classroom management
• Attend regular staff meetings
• Attend training sessions and workshops on early childhood education.
• Meet monthly with program coordinator and/or program director for supervision
• Act as a liaison with parents
• Perform additional duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS: (education requirements and experience should be included in this section. You may include any preferred skills here as well)

• Associates degree, or high school diploma or equivalent
• Clearance through New York State Central Registry and New York State Office of Children and Family Services
• First Aid, Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), and Responding to Emergency (RTE) certification, or obtain within 3-6 months
• Proficiency in English required; proficiency in a second language preferred
• Experience working in a day care, preschool, or special education setting preferred

Program Specific Responsibilities

• Work closely with Community Health and Workforce Program teams
• Work closely with consultants providing early childhood educational, recreational, and social activities
• Assist with preparing materials, workshop schedule, confirming participants, taking inventory of equipment
• Implement various early childhood educational, recreational and social activities that foster development and growth
• Engage children in team building activities
• Attend training sessions and workshops on early childhood education
• Meet monthly with program coordinator and/or program director for supervision
• Act as a liaison with parents
• Perform additional duties as assigned

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Full vaccination against COVID-19 is required.
• Ability to use a computer for prolonged periods.
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk, or sit for long periods of time.
• Ability to bend and retrieve objects and/or documents.
• Ability to travel in the boroughs of New York City and its adjacent counties via public transportation.
• Ability to travel for a minimum of 1 mile within a reasonable amount of time and in all types of weather, including inclement weather, if required to conduct home visits and/or field work.

BronxWorks seeks to build an inclusive organization grounded in respect for differences. BronxWorks is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates and employees pursuant to applicable law. This commitment applies to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, training and employee development, placement, promotion, demotion, upgrading, downgrading, transfer, layoff and termination. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. If you require reasonable accommodation as part of the application process.