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The Link and Option Center, Inc.

MOMS - Childcare Provider

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 8 weeks ago

Location: South Holland, IL (Onsite)

Last Updated: 5 days ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/1/2026

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What they do

A Preschool or Childcare Teacher works with young children, usually ages 3 - 5, to help them learn the social, motor and language skills needed to be ready for kindergarten and elementary school. Organizes activities and uses play or games to help children learn; develops schedules and routines for children that include exercise and rest. Works in a school or in a childcare center or program.

$36,080 / year median in Illinois

+5% projected growth

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Job Description

PROGRAM:

MOMS Care Coordination Pathway for Pregnant Women and Women with Dependent Children (PWWDC)

POSITION TITLE

Childcare Provider

REPORTS TO

Program Director

JOB TYPE

Full-Time SUMMARY:

The Childcare Provider delivers safe, nurturing, trauma-informed childcare services to the infants and young children of mothers enrolled in the PWWDC Program. This role allows mothers to fully participate in treatment, recovery support, parenting groups, counseling sessions, and case management by providing reliable, developmentally appropriate care for their children. The position emphasizes child safety, early bonding, developmental support, and family stabilization in alignment with the PWWDC Program's goals to keep families intact and reduce the impact of maternal substance use, stress, trauma, and behavioral health risk factors.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide direct supervision and compassionate care for infants and children (typically ages (0-5) while mothers participate in Program services. Maintain a safe, clean, child-friendly environment consistent with state childcare licensing, program policies, and trauma-informed practice. Support age-appropriate play, sensory activities, and social-emotional development. Ensure safe feeding, diapering, toileting, and hygiene practices. Monitor for developmental concerns or safety risks and report observations to supervisors.

QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or equivalent (GED). Minimum 1 year of experience working with infants or young children in a childcare, early childhood, or family-support setting. Ability to lift/carry young children and equipment (up to 30lbs). First Aid/CPR certification (or ability to obtain within 60 days). Ability to pass background checks required for childcare and family programs. Benefits Health insurance Paid time off

Disability/Life Insurance Work Location:

In person