Childcare Assistant

New Life MissionMelbourne, FL
5dOnsite

About The Position

The Childcare Assistant will be responsible for providing Christ-centered, creative, and safe care for children in the New Life Mission Kids Academy and Kids Club Programs. Kids Academy is our Christ-Centered Preschool that operates (M-F) from 7:00 to 6:00 pm and Kids Club is our Christ-centered time of creative play that operates on Tuesdays & Thursday evenings from 5:30-8 p.m. These part-time positions could vary from 10 hours to 25 plus hours a week depending on availability and the needs of both Kids Academy and Kids Club. Additional hours may be available for special events. We currently have the following hours/position available: After Care Assistant : M-F 12:00-6:00

Requirements

  • A heart for children
  • A willingness to learn with a cooperative spirit
  • Ability to be flexible in scheduling to meet the needs of the overall program
  • Strong communication skills, verbal and written.
  • Honesty, integrity, and commitment to confidentiality
  • Imagination and sense of humor
  • All potential candidates must be a minimum of 18 years of age and complete a background check prior to employment
  • Background Check required, valid FL driver’s license
  • Christian Beliefs must be in alignment with New Life Mission’s Statement of Faith (on website)

Nice To Haves

  • Experience working with children in a classroom is preferred

Responsibilities

  • Maintain high-quality child-care standards based on developmentally appropriate practices in a Christian atmosphere.
  • Ensure the classrooms are a clean, safe, stimulating, and organized environment in accordance with program goals and philosophy, safety, and wellness.
  • Assist Teachers in creating detailed lesson plans.
  • Assure that materials and equipment are available to support planned activities.
  • Assist in creating a physical space that increases children's independence, provides a safe and stimulating environment, enables effective use of space, and provides an attractive and welcoming environment.
  • Enforce safety rules, intervene when children may injure themselves or others, and promptly alert Kids Academy Manager to any injury involving children or staff.
  • Practice infection control principles (proper handwashing, cleaning and sanitizing toys, tables, etc.).
  • Assist with planning and preparing nutritious snacks.
  • Maintain open communication with Kids Academy Manager.
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