Childcare Worker - Part Time

Milwaukee Rescue Mission•Milwaukee, WI

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Joy House, a division of the Milwaukee Rescue Mission, provides emergency and long-term support to women and children, focusing on safety, love, and warmth. They offer training, education, and spiritual guidance to help residents build better lives. Joy House is seeking a part-time Childcare Worker to engage children aged 0-4 in developmentally appropriate play and hands-on experiences within a nurturing environment. The role involves building trust with parents and children, offering encouragement and guidance, and enhancing parental confidence and child self-esteem through skill development and Christian love. The position is part-time, first shift, Monday-Friday, 8:30 am to 1:30 pm, located at the Central Campus, 830 N 19th Street, Milwaukee, WI. 53233.

Requirements

Must be 18 years of age
Minimum of 1 year experience as a childcare worker with education in early childhood development required
Ability to build rapport with children and parents
Positive and patient demeanor
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Dedicated, flexible, enthusiastic
Ability and willingness to share the gospel
A workplace demeanor consistent with a Christian church environment: civil, respectful, polite, and responsive
Be in agreement with and subscribe to the MRM Statement of Faith and the MRM Statement of Biblical Convictions
Be a committed follower of the Lord Jesus Christ, which is evident in personal testimony and Christian conduct
Pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen

Nice To Haves

Experience in crisis nursery work preferred
First Aid, CPR and AED certification preferred. Willing to be certified within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

Plan and implement lesson plans
Instruct preschool-aged children in activities designed to promote intellectual and creative growth
Create a clean, fun, and safe learning environment
Develop schedules and routines to ensure adequate physical activity, rest, and playtime (including field trips, walks, and outside playtime with other children)
Communicate with parents on child’s growth and progress
Document child’s progress and interaction with parent in case notes
Maintain the health and safety of all students
Available to care for children of all ages throughout the day to assist parents due to Case Worker and Program meetings and instruction
Available to assist with child care during family crisis
Assist with Learning Lab, hospitality duties, and seasonal decorations and bulletin boards
Perform first aid and/or life saving measures if necessary
Perform all other tasks as assigned