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Nashville International Center for Empowerment

Childcare Coordinator

Nashville International Center for Empowerment

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Job Summary

Nashville International Center for Empowerment (NICE), established in 2005, is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) community-based organization dedicated to ensuring refugees and immigrants achieve their full potential now and for generations to come.

The childcare coordinator plans and provides a safe nurturing environment for children to play and learn during adult ESL classes. The Childcare Coordinator reports to the Site Coordinator. This is a 9-hour, part-time position.

Job Responsibilities

General Responsibilities:

  • Supervise children ages 0-5 while parents are onsite for ESL lessons
  • Engage children in learning activities including circle time, cooperative play, independent exploration, etc.
  • Collect personal information for all children in the program and store it in an onsite file folder
  • Communicate with parents regarding daily activities and children’s well-being
  • Enforce sign-in and sign-out procedures daily
  • Clean and sanitize children’s area after each day in accordance with site policies
  • Assign duties to volunteers and encourage their positive interactions with the children
  • Maintain relationship with site coordinator to inform of childcare updates, absences, celebrations, problems, etc
  • Complete professional development as assigned by NICE
  • Follow all safety procedures established by the site

Qualifications

Requirements:

  • Availability from 9:30-12:30 PM Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays
  • Reliable transportation
  • Experience teaching young children
  • Demonstrated knowledge of child development and child-rearing practices
  • Fluency in Spanish, Swahili, Somali, Arabic, and Dari is preferred but not required

Additional Information

Benefits

  • Job Type: Part Time
  • Salary Range: $16-$18/hour

How to Apply

Send a cover letter, resume, and two professional references to careers@empowernashville.org. Applications without the requested information will not be considered. Qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview. No calls or emails.

APPLICATIONS WILL BE RECEIVED UNTIL THE POSITION IS FILLED.

Nashville International Center for Empowerment does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, religion (creed), gender, gender identity/expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all staff members, clients, volunteers, subcontractors, and vendors.

Details

  • Date Posted: August 7, 2024
  • Type: Part-Time
  • Job Function: Programs and Service Delivery
  • Service Area: Social / Human Services
  • Salary Range: $16-$18/hour
  • Working Hours: 9 hrs/wk