Childcare Worker Jobs in the United States

Harlem Children's Zone (HCZ) is a world-renowned non-profit that is breaking the cycle of generational poverty for more than 22,500 children and adults in Central Harlem and millions more across the nation. HCZ walks hand-in-hand with young people and their families from cradle-to-college-through career. From our work with public school students and our Promise Academy charter schools, to our Healthy Harlem wellness initiative, to our family support programs—HCZ goes beyond education to provide children with the academic, personal, and career support they need to stay on the path to becoming self-sustaining, successful adults. No other organization uses such a comprehensive and holistic place-based approach to fighting poverty.

With a generation of proof, our innovative work over the decades has achieved unprecedented results with measurable economic and social impact in Harlem and beyond. We are a preeminent thought leader in the education, youth development, and anti-poverty fields, informing policy and advocating for change at the local, state, and national levels. Called by President Obama “one of the most successful anti-poverty programs in history,” we are sharing what we have learned with communities around the country and the world, inspiring widespread replication and changing the lives of millions beyond Harlem.

The Baby College is a program that addresses the needs of children between the ages of 0-3, and is a critical piece of our early intervention work. It is our goal to provide these residents both a range of information and the support necessary to raise happy and healthy children who enter school ready to learn.

We are seeking Childcare Workers with early childhood (infants- 5 years) and/or school age (6-12) childcare experience to implement lesson plans as well as manage activities for children and parents who participate in The Baby College program.

For more information, check out Want to Work at Harlem Children’s Zone? Here’s 7 Things You Need to Know.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED minimum; Currently attending college or an Associates Degree required; Bachelor’s degree preferred in Early Childhood/Childhood Education, Social Work, Psychology, or Sociology preferred

Who You Are

• A commitment to the mission and programs of HCZ
• Experience working in a childcare or classroom setting
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Bilingual a plus (English/French, or English/Spanish
  

What You'll Do

• Assist the Lead Childcare Worker and Family Service Coordinator with maintaining the childcare room by always ensuring supervision of children.
• Assist in the preparation of the childcare curriculum.
• Work with the children through play and educational activities to promote learning.
• Assist with participant recruitment in the community
• Assist with trips, special activities, and events.
• Promote a nutritious diet and exercise programs.
• Provide feedback to the Family Service Coordinator on the needs of the children.
• Attend the weekly childcare meeting and monthly staff meeting.
• Participate in training seminars conducted to enhance and develop one’s skills.
• Regularly assess the safety and well-being of all the children.
• Ensure that quality services are being provided to children and their families
• Create and execute lesson plans to engage children in learning lessons and art activities
• Organize and develop educational, recreational, and cultural activities for children between the ages of 0-5 years old
• Participate in agency-wide events
• Track and report on the academic, social, and emotional progress of individual children, including daily observations and information about activities and meals served
• Provide assistance during family visits in the office and community
• Perform other duties as assigned
  

Schedule

• Must be available to work Tuesdays – Fridays, between 9:00am -1:00pm or 1:00pm - 6:00pm; and Saturdays 8:00am-4:00pm; ability to work flexible hours required

Benefits

As a member of the Harlem Children's Zone team, you will join a supportive and inclusive community dedicated to helping children, families — and our staff — thrive. 

Please take a look at our Part-Time benefits below. 

Our exceptional Part-Time benefits include: 

• Career advancement
• Paid sick leave
• Employee referral bonus 
• Physical wellness discounts
• Commuter benefits
• Additional Benefits (Discounts on flights, hotels, theme parks, concert tickets, and more.)
  

The salary range for this position is $20.00 per hour. To be considered, interested applicants should apply directly through the posting. No telephone inquiries or recruiters, please. Replies will only be sent to qualified applicants. Harlem Children's Zone and Promise Academy Charter Schools does not provide work visas for candidates who require employer sponsorship to ensure work authorization in the United States. Harlem Children’s Zone is an EOE.