Childhood Development Assistant

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non‑governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities.

A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you’re a solutions‑driven, passionate change‑maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people worldwide for a better future.

The Early Childhood Development Assistant is responsible for providing supervision for infants, toddlers, and children under the age of 5, as well as ensuring their welfare and safety. Parents of engaged children will be active in integrated English‑language instruction for English‑language learners and/or receiving resettlement and economic empowerment services from on‑site IRC programs. Child‑watch activities will take place during regular business hours at the IRC office or other designated venues where parents are also present.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Oversee child‑watch activities
  • Care for and actively engage with infants, toddlers, and children participating in the program with parents on‑site.
  • Deliver age‑appropriate activities and lessons.
  • Maintain a safe and sanitary environment for children, including daily set‑up and clean‑up activities.
  • Oversee and delegate tasks to community volunteers as childcare assistants.
  • Maintain contact with the children’s parents and contact them in the case of an emergency.

• High School Diploma or equivalent work experience.
• Certification in CPR / First Aid for children or ability to attain certification following hire.

• Prior childcare experience or experience in early childhood education preferred.
• Experience working with immigrants or refugees preferred.

• Ability to speak a language of the current client population a plus.
• Caring and compassionate attitude when interacting with children.
• Enthusiasm for early childhood education and English language learning with children and their families.
• Understanding of the principles of early childhood development and an ability to adapt to meet the needs of immigrant and refugee families.

• An office/meeting workspace with integrated adult classrooms and childcare spaces.

Posted pay ranges apply to US‑based candidates. Ranges are based on various factors including the labor market, job type, internal equity, and budget. Exact offers are calibrated by work location, individual candidate experience and skills relative to the defined job requirements.

IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

We offer a comprehensive and highly competitive set of benefits. In the US, these include: 10 sick days, 10 US holidays, 20‑25 paid time off days depending on role and tenure, medical insurance starting at $143 per month, dental starting at $6.50 per month, and vision starting at $5 per month, FSA for healthcare and commuter costs, a 403b retirement savings plans with immediately vested matching, disability & life insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program which is available to our staff and their families to support counseling and care in times of crisis and mental health struggles.

The IRC and the IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way – our Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Equality.