Childcare Provider

Grace Fellowship • Halfmoon, NY

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The Childcare Provider provides a safe, attentive, and nurturing environment to ensure a positive experience for children and families. This role is responsible for actively engaging with children in age-appropriate activities, maintaining a clean and secure childcare environment, and following all church safety and child protection policies.

Requirements

• Knowledge of early childcare safely practices
• Basic understanding of child development and age-appropriate behavior
• Ability to engage children through play, activities, and positive interaction
• Strong observation skills to monitor children and identify potential safety concerns
• Effective communication skills with children, parents/guardians, and staff
• Ability to supervise multiple children at one time while maintaining a safe environment
• Ability to respond effectively in the case of unexpected situations or emergencies
• Ability to lift, carry, or assist children and children’s materials, up to 30 lbs.
• Ability to actively supervise children for the duration of childcare events, including walking, standing, carrying and moving throughout the room
• Sufficient vision, hearing, and communication ability to monitor children and ensure safety
• Ability to sit on the floor, bend, kneel, and reach to interact with children and assist with activities

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or equivalent combination of education and experience

Responsibilities

• Supervise children during church childcare events, ensuring their safety and adherence to all established safety and security policies
• Engage consistently with children throughout the event through age-appropriate play, activities, and interaction
• Maintain the childcare room by picking up, cleaning, and restoring the space to its original condition at the conclusion of each event

What This Job Offers

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