Start Date: Mid July

Location: Tolland, Connecticut

Compensation: $28–$33 per hour

Schedule: Monday–Friday, split schedule of 12:00 PM–4:00 PM and 1:00 PM–5:00 PM depending on the day

Guaranteed Hours: 20 hours per week

Overview / About the Family:
A warm family in Tolland, CT is seeking a compassionate and engaging part-time afterschool companion for their 3-year-old son, who has Down syndrome and is nonverbal. The family is looking for someone patient, nurturing, and playful who can help support the childs development, transitions home from school, and afternoon routine in a calm and positive environment.

Responsibilities:

• Provide attentive and compassionate care for child after school

• Support transitions from school back to the home environment

• Engage in educational, sensory, and age-appropriate play activities

• Encourage communication, development, and social engagement through play and interaction

• Maintain a calm, patient, and nurturing presence throughout the day

• Collaborate closely with parents and follow household routines and preferences
  

Requirements:

• Prior experience working with children with special needs, developmental delays, or similar experience strongly preferred

• Patient, dependable, nurturing, and engaging personality

• Comfortable supporting a nonverbal child and fostering developmental growth

• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with parents

• Valid driver’s license preferred for emergency situations, though daily driving is not required

• CPR/First Aid certification preferred

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States