Paid Volunteer Childcare Provider

We are looking to create a qualified pool of 4 – 6 caregivers (adults, age 18 years and older) for one evening per month throughout the school year.  Any qualified applicant would be part of a team of professionals supervising and interacting with several children (ages 0 – 16 years) for 3 hours, one time per month, while the children’s grandparents/caregivers are attending the support group meeting.  We are seeking candidates with experience working with children with diverse needs in group-based environments.  Pay is $17.00 per hour.

DATES:

February 22, 2024

March 21, 2024

April 24, 2024

May 23, 2024

Job Responsibilities/Description:

• Actively engage in all aspects of the evening with children, including set up, playtime, mealtime, crafts, games, and clean-up.
• Actively engage with the planning team to discuss ideas, suggest activities, and create a positive experience for all participants.
• Take specific steps to ensure a safe and positive environment.
• Applicant must be willing to intervene to manage children’s behaviors to prevent risky child behaviors and ensure safety of all children present.
• Applicant must focus on the needs and supervision of the children throughout the evening. 
• Applicant will be an active contributor for coordinating and planning children’s activities for upcoming group meetings. 
• Applicant will take responsibility for implementing planned activities for any age group during each meeting.

Qualifications:

• Applicant must successfully complete a caregiver background disclosure form (no cost to applicant).
• 18 years of age or older.
• Experience supervising groups of children required.
• Event coordination experience preferred.
• Applicant must have experience supervising and interacting in an authoritative role with children ages  0-16 years.
• Ability to be flexible and independent in decision-making.
• Applicants need to be available from 5:00pm – 8:00pm.
• Reliable transportation to the site (J.P. Coughlin Center: 625 E. County Rd. Y, Oshkosh, WI 54901).

Interested candidates may email introduction, experience, and other information to Amy Hendrickson, Administrative Associate, at ahendrickson@winnebagocountywi.gov or call 920-232-1973 for more information.

An EEO/AA employer, University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension provides equal opportunities in employment and programming, including Title VI, Title IX, and ADA/504 requirements. Please make requests for reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to educational programs as early as possible preceding the scheduled program, service or activity.