Individual Child Aide

Company: Community Teamwork
Location: Lowell
Posted on: June 1, 2025

Job Description:

The Individual Child Aide - School Age Program, will foster a safe and supportive environment in the After-School program for children with learning, emotional, or behavioral challenges. The role focuses on providing individualized support to help these children successfully integrate into the program. This is a part time position - up to 19.5 hours weekly.
At Community Teamwork our employees enjoy best-in-class benefits to support their physical, financial and emotional wellness.
We offer:

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• Starting at $18. 53 per hour
  
• Casual work environment
  
• Paid sick leave
  
• Career advancement and professional development
  
• 5% contribution to your 401K whether you participate on your own or not.
  
• Great co-workers and a great mission with an outstanding Community Action Agency
  
  Essential Duties & Responsibilities
  
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  • Offer one-on-one support to children aged 5-13 with special emotional or learning needs within the after-school program.
    
  • Build positive, trusting relationships with children through effective relationship-building techniques.
    
  • Assist in the child's involvement in all program routines, including peer interactions and group activities.
    
  • Follow the guidance of their supervisor regarding child behavior management.
    
  • Implement recommended interventions, using sensory and emotional support tools, and respond appropriately to the child's behaviors.
    
  • Observe and provide feedback on the effectiveness of interventions to support the child's self-regulation.
    
  • Ensure the child's safety at all times, manage unsafe behaviors, and report concerns to the Site Manager.
    
  • Communicate with parents at the end of the shift, as needed, in coordination with the Site Manager.
    
  • Report any concerns to the School Age Inclusion Specialist.
    
  • Collaborate professionally with School Age and clinical staff.
    
  • Participate in staff meetings and required training sessions.
    
  • Perform additional duties as assigned.
    
    Qualifications:
    
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    • High School diploma or equivalent required.
      
    • Experience working with school-age children in an educational or childcare setting is required.
      
    • Preferred experience with children who have behavioral, developmental, or emotional challenges.
      
    • Ability to engage and connect positively with individual children.
      
    • Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team.
      
    • Strong communication skills and the ability to follow directions.
      
    • Completion of BRC to obtain suitability confirmation is required.
      
    • Recent physical exam and proof of MMR vaccination are required.
      
    • Language skills in Spanish, Swahili, or Portuguese are a plus.
      
    • Availability from 2-6 PM on most weekdays is essential.
      
      Equal Opportunity Employer - Vets/Disabled
      This is an exciting opportunity to become an integral member of an innovative team in an organization committed to excellence.

Keywords: Community Teamwork, New Bedford , Individual Child Aide, Other , Lowell, Massachusetts