Child Care Worker

THE SALVATION ARMY • Augusta, GA

5d

About The Position

Provides child care services in child watch areas, including personal care, hygiene, learning and development activities, and specialized programs. The role also involves preparing and maintaining records and keeping child care property clean and orderly. The worker assists with setting up, overseeing, and cleaning up children’s parties as scheduled.

The position provides ongoing care in a clean, loving, safe, secure, and healthy environment. It includes building positive relationships with parents, developing age-appropriate hands-on activities, ensuring appropriate supplies are available and used safely, providing indoor and outdoor physical and mental stimulation, and preparing and serving nutritious snacks.

Work takes place in a normal child care environment. Duties involve frequent changes among sitting, standing, and walking, as well as regularly lifting, holding, and carrying toddlers. The employee must be able to meet attendance requirements, communicate in English, and observe children to ensure their safety.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED and two years of experience teaching child development programs in a church or preschool, or an equivalent combination of training and experience providing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Ability to meet attendance requirements.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
• Ability to observe children and ensure their safety.
• Ability to lift, hold, and carry toddlers regularly.

Responsibilities

• Provide constant care for children in an efficient, clean, loving, safe, secure, and healthy environment.
• Build and maintain effective, positive relationships with parents to support an enriching and nurturing experience for their children.
• Develop and implement age-appropriate, hands-on activities.
• Ensure appropriate supplies and materials are available and that children use them safely.
• Provide opportunities for physical and mental stimulation through indoor and outdoor activities.
• Prepare and serve children snacks, ensuring they are nutritional and tasteful.
• Prepare and maintain records.
• Maintain the cleanliness and orderliness of child care property.
• Assist with setting up, overseeing, and cleaning up children’s parties as scheduled.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Aflac Benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED