About the role
Pay: $20.00 to $20.00 per hour
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 Summary
The 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 Environment
Supportive, women-centered, and community-focused setting
On-site supervision by RISE program staff
Childcare is provided during adult education and empowerment sessions only
Compensation
$20/ hour