Child Care Worker (5639)

THE SALVATION ARMY•Austin, TX

23h•Onsite

About The Position

Provides care for children and infants in a church environment; changes diapers and clothes and ensures children and infants’ personal hygiene and safety; feeds and cleans children and infants; comforts and plays with children and infants; leads children’s activities for youth programs, including classroom training, tutoring, playground activities, bible study, and specialized programs; prepares and serves children snacks; maintains the cleanliness of the classroom/nursery area.

Requirements

Ability to meet attendance requirements.
Ability to read, write and communicate the English language effectively.
Ability and willingness to conduct all duties in accordance with the ministry of the organization and its Christian principles; conducts all communications and job duties with the highest level of professionalism.
Duties are usually performed by combinations of sitting, standing, and walking on a frequent change basis.
Moderate amount of physical effort required associated with walking, standing, lifting and carrying children and heavy objects (more than 25 lbs.) frequently.
Ability to observe children and ensure their safety.
Knowledge of the principles and practices of Child Behavior and Development.
Knowledge of the principles and practices of First Aid and C.P.R and ability to ensure the safety of children.
Ability to ensure the safety, health, and cleanliness of babies and children.
Ability to cultivate and maintain effective relationships with a diverse group of parents and remain sensitive to their concerns.
Ability to present a positive and professional image of The Salvation Army.
Ability to teach children Christian values.
Ability to plan, develop and implement effective childhood programs and activities
High School Diploma or G.E.D.
6 months experience working in a daycare environment preferred, or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
CPR and First Aid Certification (or ability to obtain within established timeframe)

Responsibilities

Monitors all children and infants’ behavior and activities in a constant manner ensuring their health and safety at all times.
Provides constant care for the needs of the children in an efficient, clean, loving, safe, secure and healthy manner.
Exhibits control of the children and, when needed, displays proper discipline techniques.
Prepares and maintains up-to-date records and required reports (attendance, discipline reports, etc.).
Ensures the accountability, security and safety of children participating in activities and reports all accidents to the supervisor in an accurate and timely manner.
Administers basic first aid as necessary; reports any health issues with supervisor in accordance to policies and procedures.
Changes children and babies’ diapers and/or clothes as needed to ensure their comfort and personal hygiene.
Ensures that proper hygiene, including hand washing, is used when diapering and assisting children in the bathroom.
Ensures that proper hand washing hygiene is used by worker and children before and after snacks and before giving bottles to infants; prepares and serves children snacks.
Ensures that activities are geared to each child with concerns for their special needs, talents and age.
Builds and maintains effective and positive relationships with parents; notifies supervisors and parents of children’s progress on any special or unusual incidents.
Determines appropriate supplies and materials for recreational activities; ensures the children's safety in utilizing the same.
Provides opportunities for physical and mental stimulation through both inside and outside learning activities.
Ensures that the appearance, cleanliness and safe environment of the nursery/classroom/game room is maintained including disinfecting toys and equipment and putting in proper location at the end of each session.
Ensures that all classroom equipment is in good condition and is used and maintained properly.
Maintains the materials in an orderly fashion; maintains accountability for any supplies necessary for programs.
Cleans the kitchen, classrooms, table, floors, etc. in accordance with established sanitary standards.