Catholic Charities, Diocese of Metuchen (CCDOM), with more than 450 employees is a non-profit, social services agency with its mission, driven by Catholic social teaching, of providing quality services with dignity and respect to the poor, vulnerable and all people in need and partnering with families and communities to improve the quality of life. We serve more than 68,000 clients per year throughout Middlesex, Somerset, Hunterdon, and Warren counties in NJ.
All of our Child Care programs are licensed through the State of NJ, Office of Licensing Department of Children and Families and follow high quality standards.
Looking for energetic applicants who want to make a difference in the lives of children and work in our After School (Pre-K to 5th grade) program in Phillipsburg, NJ. The schedule is Monday to Friday, between the hours of 2:00 to 6:00pm. This is a great job for those pursuing careers in the field of education, social work, child psychology, and related fields as well as for recent retirees, empty nesters, school aides, and lunch room workers.
Our Child Care Philosophy
Our Child Care philosophy focuses on the belief that all children deserve the opportunity to develop to their fullest potential through exploration, discovery and applying the things they learn. The key to our success is focusing on the personal growth and social emotional development of each child, while strengthening their academic, social, and physical skills in a safe, caring, welcoming and supportive environment.
Position: Group Leader (Phillipsburg)
The Group Leader position is a great stepping stone opportunity for those interested in pursuing careers in the field of education, social work, child psychology and related fields. It is also a great job for newly retired, empty nesters and school aides. Our Group Leader I is an entry level position and our Group Leader II is for those with at least 1 year experience working with children.
Job Description
· Facilitate developmentally appropriate enrichment activities in an enthusiastic and engaging manner.
· Demonstrate positive behavior management strategies.
· Provide a safe, healthy and organized program environment.
· Provide assistance to the children with their homework.
Required Qualifications
This is an entry level position. Candidate must genuinely enjoy working with children and be reliable, punctual, enthusiastic, a team player and trainable.
Hours
Position is part-time, Monday to Friday. The hours range between 2pm to 6:00pm depending on the program location.
Salary
Competitive Salary $16-17 per hour
Benefits
CCDOM offers a competitive benefits plan that includes:
· Medical and Prescription
· Dental
· Vision
· Up to 13 Paid Holidays
· Begin with 20 Days of Paid Time Off
· Non-Contributory Pension Plan
· Ability to contribute to 403(b) retirement plan
· Life and Disability Insurance
Agency Perks and Discounts:
· Employee Assistance Program
· Verizon FIOS
· Affinity Federal Credit Union membership
· NJM Insurance
· Blue Cross Blue Shield
· Flex Spending Accounts
Catholic Charities, Diocese of Metuchen is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Type: Part-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Work Location: In person
