Childcare Assistant Job at Asian Task Force Against Domestic Violence (Boston)

Job Description

ATASK is in search of a passionate and dedicated individual to join our shelter team as a per diem Childcare Assistant. The position is based out of our Emergency Shelter in Boston, serving clients throughout Massachusetts and occasionally bordering states to provide needed services to victims, survivors, and their children. In this role, the Childcare Assistant supports the overall care of children in the program. They provide supervision, lead safe and age-appropriate activities in the playroom, and ensure a safe environment. The Childcare Assistant also provides regular updates to the Co-Shelter Manager and submits incident reports when necessary.

Job Responsibility

Supervise and engage children in age-appropriate activities
Ensure a safe and nurturing environment for children in the shelter
Provide physical care and cleaning of young children as required, including changing diapers, assisting with toileting, wiping runny noses and providing hand sanitizer
Develop and maintain supportive relationships with shelter clients and their families
Plan and implement indoor and outdoor activities, including songs, puzzles, arts and crafts, reading and games
Communicate with parents via the GroupMe App about any emergencies that arise or if they request to be notified about specific situations while their child is being cared for
Follow shelter policies regarding confidentiality and safety
Plan activities in advance using the Shelter’s suggested activity list to ensure readiness upon arrival
and update the list with additional ideas as needed
Maintain open communication with shelter staff and parents using GroupMe App
Provide a summary of activities to shelter office staff to include in the monthly newsletters
Ensure safety and cleanliness of playroom, including organizing toys and notifying Shelter Co-Manager when supplies are needed
Meet monthly with Co- Shelter Manager
Report any concerns related to a child’s well-being to the designated shelter staff
Care for resources and playroom equipment responsibly
Provide regular updates to Co-Shelter Manager
Complete incident reports when needed
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Demonstrated two years of experience working as a childcare provider
Be able to observe, see, hear and respond to children’s needs, emergencies and interpersonal conflicts, within the shelter setting
Lift up to 30 pounds from floor to a waist high surface multiple times a day (approximately 10-15 times)
Crouch comfortably to a child’s level, maintain eye contact at the child’s level, sit on the floor, and stand up with ease
Reach children at various heights, including elevated play equipment
Assess cognitive, social and physical needs of children and communicate in writing and verbally in the English language at a level that 90 to 95% of parents and other staff can understand and respond to
Manage emotional demands and occasional stress, that comes with working closely with children and families in a shelter environment
Respond quickly to emergencies, including running if needed
Participate fully in all daily activities including singing, interactive play and reading stories
Move quickly and flexibly in response to unfolding situations or to support staff and children as needed
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.

Asian Task Force Against Domestic Violence - All Job Offers

Select Country

Childcare Assistant

Job Description

Job Responsibility

Requirements

Looking for more opportunities?