CFCE Childcare Provider

CFCE Childcare Provider (Part-Time)

Are you passionate about creating joyful and engaging experiences for young children? Do you thrive in a dynamic, flexible environment where you can connect with both children and their families? We are seeking a dedicated and energetic Early Childhood Childcare Provider to support our parent/caregiver education and support workshops.

This role is not just about watching children—it's about actively fostering a nurturing and fun environment so parents can fully participate in their own learning and growth.

What You Will Do: Essential Functions

• Create Magic: Design and lead developmentally appropriate and engaging activities for children, primarily ages 0-6, during parent/caregiver workshops and playgroups.

• Safety First: Maintain a safe and positive environment where children feel secure and happy, ensuring their well-being is the top priority while caregivers are in their sessions.

• Build Bridges: Utilize strong, positive communication and interpersonal skills to interact warmly and effectively with both children and their parents/caregivers.

• Be Flexible: Be ready to travel to various workshop locations throughout Hampshire County, Hampden County (Palmer & Monson), and Worcester County (Warren & West Brookfield).

Minimum Qualifications & Experience

• Proven Passion: Demonstrated experience working professionally with young children, specifically ages 0-6 years old.

• Reliability: A commitment to a flexible, as-needed schedule that may include evenings and weekends.

Work Environment

This is an active role that requires physical engagement with young children.

• Ability to move around freely with young children, including the ability to run after young children when necessary to ensure their safety.

• Strength: Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.

• Mobility: Must be able to travel reliably to all required locations within the specified counties.

• Commitment: The core of this position centers on active engagement and maintaining a safe environment. We are committed to inclusivity and will consider reasonable accommodations for individuals with physical disabilities who can perform the essential functions with necessary support.

Compensation & Schedule

• Compensation: $18.00 per hour

• Schedule: Varies as needed.

Ready to make a difference in the lives of young children and their families? We can't wait to meet you!

CES is an equal opportunity employer and is particularly interested in candidates from diverse backgrounds, especially candidates whose backgrounds are well-suited to understanding and addressing the needs of the diverse populations we serve.