Description:
Program: RISE (Resilience, Independence, Skills, and Empowerment)
Organization: Connecticut Institute for Refugees and Immigrants (CIRI)
Location: New Haven, CT
Schedule: Part-time, 2 mornings per week- Thursdays and Fridays
Duration: 9/17/26- 9/30/26 with possibility of extension
Position SummaryThe Childcare Provider will support the RISE program by providing safe, nurturing, and age-appropriate care for participants’ children during program sessions. This role is essential in enabling women participants to fully engage in learning and empowerment activities.
Key Responsibilities- Provide attentive, safe, and culturally sensitive childcare for young children during RISE sessions
- Supervise children in a designated childcare space at the program site
- Plan and facilitate simple, age-appropriate activities (e.g., play, drawing, reading)
- Ensure children’s basic needs are met, including comfort, safety, and emotional support
- Maintain a clean and organized childcare area
- Follow CIRI’s child safeguarding, safety, and attendance protocols
- Communicate respectfully with program staff regarding children’s needs or concerns
Qualifications- Experience providing childcare to young children (professional or community-based)
- Ability to work with children from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds
- Patience, reliability, and a caring demeanor
- Basic understanding of child safety and hygiene practices
- Ability to work independently while coordinating with program staff
- Background check required (per CIRI policy)
Preferred Qualifications- Experience working with refugee or immigrant families
- CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)
- Ability to communicate in Dari, Pashto, English
Working EnvironmentSupportive, women-centered, and community-focused settingOn-site supervision by RISE program staffChildcare is provided during adult education and empowerment sessions only
Compensation$20/ hourRequirements:
