Child Care Worker

THE SALVATION ARMY • Augusta, GA

20h • Onsite

About The Position

This position provides child care services for children in child watch areas, including personal care, hygiene, learning and development activities, and specialized programs. The worker prepares and maintains records and keeps childcare property clean and orderly. The role also assists with setting up, overseeing, and cleaning up children’s parties as scheduled.

The Child Care Worker provides attentive, safe, secure, healthy, and nurturing care; builds positive relationships with parents; and develops age-appropriate, hands-on activities. The worker ensures appropriate supplies and materials are available and used safely, offers indoor and outdoor activities for physical and mental stimulation, and prepares and serves nutritious snacks.

The position is located at GA-AUK Augusta Kroc in Augusta, Georgia. Work takes place in a normal childcare environment, with duties involving frequent changes between sitting, standing, and walking.

Requirements

• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Two years of experience teaching child development programs in a church or preschool, or an equivalent combination of training and experience that provides 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 on a regular basis.

Responsibilities

• Provide constant, efficient, clean, loving, safe, secure, and healthy care for children.
• 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 indoor and outdoor opportunities for physical and mental stimulation.
• Prepare and serve children snacks, ensuring the food is nutritional and tasteful.
• Prepare and maintain records.
• Maintain cleanliness and orderliness of childcare property.
• Assist with setup, oversight, and cleanup of children’s parties as scheduled.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED