Child Care Aide

Program: Haven | Manhattan, NY 10037 What You’ll Do An important program at many of our Family Shelters is the Day Care/Early Learn program to help children who are impacted by homelessness. As Childcare Aide, you’ll play an important role in helping the children at one of our sites continue to learn and develop despite the hardships encountered by their families.

Your responsibilities

Assisting the Teachers and Assistant Teachers with facilitation of educational curriculum and implementation of lesson plans and daily activity schedules. Keeping equipment accessible and in good, clean, sanitized condition and removing and reporting damaged or unsafe equipment. Meeting and greeting the children and their families daily and encouraging families to volunteer and participate in their children’s program.

You’re a great fit for this role if you have: High School Diploma or equivalent OR equivalent experience and skills. Experience working with preschool age children. Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred. Computer literacy, particularly with Microsoft Office applications.

Compensation

Actual compensation will not be less than the applicable minimum wage, prevailing wage, or exempt salary requirements under federal, state and local laws. We Have GREAT BENEFITS! Health insurance through Cigna, including dental and vision, with an option that covers the entire family with minimal employee contribution.

Generous Paid Time Off! 401(k) with Company contribution, even if the employee doesn't contribute. 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 non-profit 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. EOE. A Drug-Free Workplace.