Job Requirements:
The following requirements are those that are normally required for performance of this position. Any disabled applicant or incumbent who does not meet one or more of the requirements, but who can perform the essential function of the job (with or without reasonable accommodations) shall be deemed to meet these requirements.
Physical Requirements:
This position normally requires the physical demands of standing, walking, bending, lifting up to 50lbs or performing other work requiring medium physical exertion, talking and hearing and adequate vision on a regular basis to perform the job requirements. These physical demands are required up to 95% of the time.
Non-Physical Requirements:
Education
- ECE Certificate or Professional Development Plan
Experience
- 2 or more years' experience in an Early Childhood program
Special Skills
- Demonstrate professional and effective verbal and written communication
- Use of good judgment
- Basic computer skills
- Supervision of adults, classroom planning and management skills
- Maintain confidentiality of children, families, and staff
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred, but not required
Licensure, Registration, Certification
- Valid First Aid and CPR
- Valid Food Handlers Card
Employment is conditional upon:
- Being cleared by criminal background check and fingerprinting
Wage Range: $17.20 - $18.20, depending on education and experience
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:45am to 5:45pmThis position is temporary in nature and expected to last for a limited duration. This is a temporary position expected to last approximately March 1st through December 31st, 2026.
Benefits:
- 7 paid holidays, 1 paid Personal Day, 15 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) per year
- Health insurance including medical & prescription coverage, with optional dental and vision insurance plans. Majority of premiums paid by Catholic Charities
- Retirement 403(b) Plan: employee contributions commence upon employment; Catholic Charities contributes 2% of monthly income and matches up to 4% of employee contributions following 6 months of employment
- Basic Life Insurance paid 100% by Catholic Charities
- Flexible Spending Account eligibility following 6 months of employment
- Education Assistance Program reimbursing up to $5,250 per year for approved continuing education after 6 months of employment
- Additional voluntary insurances including supplemental life, accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D), critical illness, long term disability, accident, and ID theft
- Employee Assistance Program includes 3 counseling sessions per year, legal consultations, financial coaching, and other wellbeing tools
- Annual longevity awards begin at 5 years of employment
It is the practice of Catholic Charities to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, citizenship status, marital status, creed, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Applicants from underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply. We gladly offer reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities to support participation in the hiring process and employment.