Part-Time Child Care Assistant
About The Position
The Child Care Assistant provides care and instruction for children in a loving Christian atmosphere using age-appropriate materials and methods. The role includes maintaining a safe, clean environment; supervising children and volunteers; keeping child records and daily logs; participating in structured activities; and communicating with mothers about parenting techniques. The assistant also supports the broader program through teamwork, meetings, supply and maintenance requests, and assigned holiday supervision. The position includes spiritual responsibilities aligned with the Mission’s Christian values and purpose.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Strong personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
- Active participation in a local Christian church.
- Compassion toward the poor, needy, and homeless.
- Strong leadership qualities and character traits including integrity, trustworthiness, and responsibility.
- Respect, gentleness, and accountability when interacting with Recovery Program clients.
- Teachable and able to function as a team player.
Responsibilities
- Provide a loving Christian atmosphere to care for and teach children using age-appropriate materials and methods.
- Carry out daily and weekly housekeeping tasks to provide a safe and clean environment for children.
- Protect children from hazards caused by other children.
- Adhere to RRM discipline policies.
- Assist the Preschool/School Age Coordinator in maintaining up-to-date records on children.
- Maintain a daily log of pertinent information for each child as needed.
- Supervise and train STAARS volunteers.
- Discuss and advise mothers about appropriate parenting techniques for their young children.
- Participate with children in structured daily activities.
- Submit supply and maintenance requests to the Children’s Program Director for approval.
- Supervise holidays as assigned.
- Attend weekly staff meetings and other program support meetings.
- Carry out other assigned or necessary duties.
- Work as part of a team and assist other childcare workers when necessary.
- Share the Gospel of Jesus Christ when opportunities arise; provide spiritual encouragement; and invest in the spiritual development of staff, volunteers, guests, residents, and donors.
- Pray for and with staff, volunteers, guests, residents, and donors.
- Ensure actions and policies reflect the Christian values and purpose of the Mission.
- Handle relational conflicts according to the Staff Covenant of Romans 12:18 and Matthew 18:15-19.
- Memorize monthly Scripture, the Mission Statement, and Mission Core Values.
- Participate in corporate prayer and Scripture reading, staff chapel services, and other spiritual gatherings.
- Attend annual mandatory Evangelism In Service training and annual spiritual growth training using organization-selected curriculum.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
High school or GED
