Job Overview:

The Early Childhood Development Assistant is responsible for providing supervision for infants, toddlers, and children under the age of 5 in support of their welfare and safety. Parents of engaged children will be active in integrated English language instruction for English language learners and/or receiving resettlement and economic empowerment services from on-site IRC programs. Child-watch activities will take place during regular business hours at the IRC office or other designated venues where parents are also present.

Major Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provide a safe and supportive environment:
  • Care for and actively engage with infants, toddlers, and children participating in the program with parents on-site.
  • Deliver age-appropriate activities and lessons.
  • Maintain a safe and sanitary physical environment for children, including daily set-up and clean-up activities.
  • Oversee and delegate tasks to community volunteers as childcare assistants.
  • In emergency situations, engage parents and emergency services as appropriate.

Job Requirements:

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent work experience.
• Certification in CPR / First Aid for children or ability to attain certification following hire.

Work Experience:

• Prior childcare experience required; professional experience in early childhood education preferred.
• Experience working with immigrants or refugees preferred.

Demonstrated Skills & Competencies:

• Fluency in English required; ability to speak a language of the current client population a plus.
• Caring and compassionate attitude when interacting with children.
• Enthusiasm for early childhood education and English language learning with children and their families.
• Understanding of the principles of early childhood development and an ability to adapt to meet the needs of immigrant and refugee families.

Working Environment:

• An office/meeting workspace with integrated adult classrooms and childcare spaces.

Compensation: (Pay Range: $18.50 - $19.60) Posted pay ranges apply to US-based candidates. Ranges are based on various factors including the labor market, job type, internal equity, and budget. Exact offers are calibrated by work location, individual candidate experience and skills relative to the defined job requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer: IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Professional Standards: All International Rescue Committee workers must adhere to the core values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. Our Standards are Integrity, Service, Equality and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Safeguarding, Conflicts of Interest, Fiscal Integrity, and Reporting Wrongdoing and Protection from Retaliation. IRC is committed to take all necessary preventive measures and create an environment where people feel safe, and to take all necessary actions and corrective measures when harm occurs. IRC builds teams of professionals who promote critical reflection, power sharing, debate, and objectivity to deliver the best possible services to our clients.

US Benefits: We offer the following benefits to short term employees in the US: 403b retirement savings plans with immediately vested matching, sick leave, and an Employee Assistance Program which is available to our staff and their families to support counseling and care in times of crisis and mental health struggles.