Start Corporation·Covington, Louisiana
The Childcare Associate provides supervision and engaging activities for youth during weekly program groups. They are also responsible for maintaining documentation, communicating with parents, and ensuring a safe environment for children.
About Start Corporation Start Corporation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 1984. Our Mission is to promote opportunities, which enhance the self-sufficiency of people to empower them to live and function independently.
Start Corporation's Start with HEART program is looking for a compassionate, patient Childcare Associate to provide supervision, activities and fun to youth during weekly Start with HEART groups in the Covington, Mandeville and New Orleans locations.
Minimum Requirements High School Diploma 2 years experience in early childhood or school-aged care
Core Competencies Effectively demonstrate the understanding and practice of developmentally appropriate childcare.
Communicate respectfully and effectively and establish professional relationships.
Promotes recovery, independence, and personal choice for participants.
Accurately identifies risk and responds appropriately.
Demonstrates knowledge of behavioral health symptoms, interventions, and impact.
Maintains professional boundaries and operates within agency /ethical guidelines.
Knowledge of agency and community resources and referral processes.
Job Duties / Skills Required Complete mandatory training series for Start with HEART program.
Participate in weekly supervision and check-ins with Start with HEART Program Supervisor.
Schedule and maintain a flexible workweek to meet the childcare needs of Start with HEART families attending groups, planning child activities, scheduled program meetings and documentation responsibilities.
Provide consistent, quality services childcare to families’ children while they are participating in services.
Maintain contact with parents to provide updates of child/children’s time in childcare.
Promote the agency/program within the community.
Meet guidelines for submission of childcare documentation to parents and into Awards.
Commitment to the Start with HEART program.
Ability to work with diverse individuals/couples/populations.
Ability to exercise discretion and maintain client and employee confidentiality.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Requires working nontraditional, flexible hours, including evenings.
Work is performed in an office environment.
Requires travel to multiple Start Corporation offices.
Data entry into Awards.
Benefits: N/a
Candidates must have a high school diploma and at least two years of experience in early childhood or school-aged care. The role requires the ability to work flexible, nontraditional hours and travel between office locations.
Market context
In Louisiana, childcare associate openings tend to reflect ongoing demand for reliable early childhood and school-aged care staff, especially in settings that need flexible coverage. These roles can be competitive because employers often look for a high school diploma, two years of relevant experience, and the ability to work nontraditional hours and travel between locations. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform against the original posting so you can quickly confirm schedule, commute, and experience fit before applying.
