Childcare Provider – RISE Program

Description

Program: RISE (Resilience, Independence, Skills, and Empowerment)Organization: Connecticut Institute for Refugees and Immigrants (CIRI)
Location: New Haven, CTSchedule: 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 setting On-site supervision by RISE program staff Childcare is provided during adult education and empowerment sessions only 
Compensation$20/ hour