Child Care Worker - Crisis Nursery (Monday-Friday 7am-3pm)

Job Responsibilities

• Safeguards the daily routine of the Crisis Nursery.
• Maintains the safety, care, and wellbeing of children.
• Prepares meals and organizes mealtimes and snacks.
• Develops schedules and routines for children.
• Engages in nurturing, age-appropriate, and stimulating activities.
• Manages behavior and redirects children’s behavior.
• Assesses children using tools like the Relationship Assessment Tool, Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale, and ASQ.
• Coordinates with parents to provide referrals and community resources.
• Ensures adherence to licensing standards for health, welfare, and safety.
• Completes daily maintenance and sanitation tasks.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Age 21 or older.
• Associate Degree or Child Development Accreditation Certificate preferred.
• Coursework in child development, early childhood education, or childcare preferred.
• One year experience working with children, preferably birth to seven years required.
• Valid CPR and First Aid certification.

Job Details

• Compensation: Hourly rate between $16.60-$18.60 per hour, with offers commensurate with experience. Bilingual candidates may receive additional compensation.
• Benefits: Medical/dental/vision insurance, 3+ weeks paid time off, 11 paid holidays, supplemental insurance options, 401(k) with match.
• Location: Bloomington.
• Schedule: Full-time, Monday-Friday 7am-3pm.