Job role overview

  • Date posted

    May 3, 2026

  • Hiring location

    Peotone

Description

Benefits:

Bonus based on performance

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Training & development

Benefits:

Employee discounts

Training & development

Job description

Overview:

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Freelance-Child Care Assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for working with children of ALL ages, including preschoolers empowering them to reach their full potential.

Duties:

  • Provide guidance and support to youth in various areas such as education, behavior management, and social skills.
  • Develop and implement individualized plans to help each child achieve their goals.
  • Foster positive relationships with youth and serve as a positive role model.
  • Assist in resolving conflicts and promoting healthy communication among youth.
  • Collaborate with families, teachers, and other professionals to ensure the holistic well-being of the youth.

Qualifications:

  • Experience working with children or adolescents in educational or childcare settings.
  • Knowledge of special education, child welfare, social work, or behavioral health principles.
  • Strong mentoring and conflict management skills.
  • Ability to educate and empower youth to make positive choices.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

Must have the ability to be friendly, outgoing, an effective ongoing communicator with the clients, play therapist experience is a plus.

This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of young individuals while gaining valuable experience in the field of youth development. If you are passionate about supporting youth and helping them thrive, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding role for a Freelance worker, with flexible hours.

College Degree Preferred or in progress

Job Types: Part-time, Contract, Internship

Pay: $17.93 - $19.00 per hour to start

Expected hours: 18 – 20 per week, but can more depending upon client needs.

Work Hours That Need Fulfillment:

| Monday | 7:15 AM – 12:00 PM | Flexible based on client needs | Monday | 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Flexible based on client needs | Wednesday | 7:15 AM – 12:00 PM | Flexible based on client needs | Wednesday | 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Flexible based on client needs | Friday | 7:15 AM – 12:00 PM | Flexible based on client needs | Friday | 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Flexible based on client needs | Saturday | 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM | Flexible based on client needs

Benefits:

Employee discount

Professional development assistance

Patient demographics:

Adolescents

Children

Preschoolers

Schedule:

4 hour shift

After school

Day shift

Evening shift

Monday to Friday

Morning shift

Weekends as needed

License/Certification:

Driver's License (Required)

College Degree

Ability to Commute:

Compensation: $17.93 - $19.00 per hour

work mode

On-site

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