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Key Responsibilities
PLAY with children. Care for them. Be patient, and guide them during the day. Support supervision of children ages 18 months to 5 years in a play-based,
Requirements Summary
Be dependable. Show up for work Enjoy working with children. Be patient, reliable, and have a nurturing demeanor Strong communication and teamwork skills Comfortable working in a diverse,
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Job Title: Work Study Student – West Village Community Drop-In
Responsibilities
~1 min read- →PLAY with children. Care for them. Be patient, and guide them during the day.
- →Support supervision of children ages 18 months to 5 years in a play-based, drop-in setting
- →Assist in setting up and cleaning up daily activities, materials, and space
- →Engage children in age-appropriate activities such as reading, art, sensory play, and outdoor play
- →Welcome families and help create a warm, inclusive environment
- →Work collaboratively with staff and volunteers to ensure children's safety and well-being
- →Follow all safety, health, and program guidelines
- →Assist in creating a weekly menu
- →Setting the table
- →Assist in preparing and serving breakfast
- →Assist in preparing and serving lunch
- →Kitchen cleanup
- →Follow all program food safety, sanitation, health, and allergy guidelines
Requirements
~1 min read- Be dependable. Show up for work
- Enjoy working with children. Be patient, reliable, and have a nurturing demeanor
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Comfortable working in a diverse, community-centered environment
- Ability to take initiative and remain flexible in a dynamic setting
- Be dependable and show up for scheduled shifts
- Enjoy preparing food and working in a community-centered environment
- Patient, responsible, and organized
- Able to follow directions and work independently when needed
- Willing to clean up and wash dishes after meal preparation
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Previous cooking or kitchen experience is helpful but not required
- Gain hands-on experience in a community-based childcare program
- Develop skills in child engagement, classroom management, and family interaction
- Learn about inclusive care practices
- Build experience working within a nonprofit organization
- Option 1: M/W/F 8:30am–12:30pm
- Option 2: M/W/F 9:00am–12:00pm
- Option 3: M–F 9:00am–12:00pm
Job Title: Federal Work Study Kitchen Help – West Village Community Drop-In
- Option 1: Monday/Wednesday/Friday, 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
- Option 2: Monday/Wednesday/Friday, 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
- Option 3: Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Location & Eligibility
Where is the job
Ithaca, United States
On-site at the office
Who can apply
US
About this job
- Pay per year
- ≈ $35,360 a year
- 48% below the $67,500 median for Other jobs on Jobera (115,751 salaries).
- Who can apply
- United States
- Posted
- 57 days ago
Listing Details
- Posted
- August 20, 2026
- First seen
- August 21, 2026
- Last seen
- October 16, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 56
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 32%
- Scored at
- October 16, 2026
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