Job Description

Job Location New Orleans, LA 70115 Position Type Part Time Salary Range $14.00 - $20.00 Hourly

Job Shift Day

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The JCare attendant’s primary responsibility is to create a safe, engaging, and nurturing environment for children within our facility. This individual will be entrusted with the well-being and supervision of children ranging from 6 months through 5 years of age, ensuring their physical and emotional needs are met. This role requires a compassionate and patient individual who is capable of promoting a positive and enriching atmosphere for children under your care. You are expected to work both Saturdays and Sundays each week.

Hours: Saturday and Sunday 8:00am-12:00 pm

General Responsibilities

• Interact with children through reading,game playing, coloring, etc..
• Encourage good behavior through positive reinforcement and effective communication
• Maintain daily and accurate records of attendance, incidents, and any notable observations.
• Perform daily room/equipment upkeep and cleaning.
• Greet parents and children warmly and by name (when possible).
• Change diapers in accordance with JCC Diaper changing policy.
• Main a clean and organized space.

Qualifications

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

• High School Diploma
• Experience caring for children between the ages of 6months to 5 years old.
• Must be able to lift and carry a child up to 50 pound
• Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers, parents, and children.
• Positive, friendly, outgoing, and possess excellent customer service skills.
• Enthusiastic, adaptable, dependable, and articulate, and strong work ethic.
• Able to accept guidance and supervision.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers and engage in difficult conversations.
• Lead by example; follow all NOJCC policies and procedures as defined in the NOJCC Handbook and as directed by Agency leadership.
• Awareness of Judaism, Jewish values, and Jewish cultural norms and traditions is preferred.

Certification Requirements:

• Mandated Reporter
• Department of Education Training Modules