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Young Life

Support New Moms Through Table & Heart Conversations

About this Opportunity

What You’ll Do (Role Highlights)

  • Welcome & Check-In: Greet families, label bags/bottles, match wristbands, review allergies.
  • Age-Appropriate Care: Provide safe play, snacks (if provided), diapering, and nap support.
  • Engaging Activities: Simple crafts, story time, bubbles, music & movement, tummy-time mats.
  • Safety & Dignity: Follow bathroom/diapering protocols, positive behavior guidance, and dismissal procedures to the right caregiver.
  • Team Support: Reset rooms and sanitize toys after the program ends.

Shifts & Roles Full Shift: 1:00–3:00 PM

  • Set-Up Crew (optional): 12:30 AM–1:00 PM
  • Clean-Up Crew : 3:00–3:30 PM
  • Room Leads: Infant | Toddler | Preschool | Big Kids (assign on arrival)
  • Floaters: Step in where needed; help with check-ins and breaks. Ideal coverage: 2 adults per room (infant room may require 3:1 child-to-adult ratio).

Requirements Age: 16+ (under 18 serve alongside an adult) Screening: Background check & brief orientation required for direct childcare Training: 20–30 minute on-site review (check-in, ratios, diapering/bathroom policy, dismissal)


Dress: Comfortable, closed-toe shoes; modest/family-friendly attire


Abilities: Lift/carry up to 25 lbs (infant room), sit on floor/chairs, follow safety prompts Safety Standards (Quick Glance)


Ratios: Infant 3:1, Toddler 4:1, Preschool 6:1, Big Kids 8:1 (minimum—strive for better)


Two-Adult Rule: Never one-on-one out of sight; stay in visible/shared spaces


Allergies: Post clearly; use only approved snacks; enforce hand-washing


Bathroom/Diapering: Follow posted protocol; log changes/assists; never alone behind closed doors


Illness: Follow wellness policy (no fever in last 24 hrs, etc.)

Location
Address

Redeemer East Harlem Hub
2271 2nd Ave
New York, New York 10035
United States

Opportunity For
Type of Screening
Statement of Faith
Age Minimum
16