Childcare Worker

JOHNSON FERRY BAPTIST CHURCH INC•Marietta, GA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for caring for and teaching preschoolers through learning activities, Bible stories and songs, under the direction of the Childcare Director. Follow a planned curriculum of unit activities in all age groups including birth – (Curriculum will be provided.).

Requirements

Understand developmental milestones of preschool children.
Recognize age-appropriate activities and behaviors.
Able to maintain a calm and empathetic posture in all situations.
Able to speak clearly and effectively, and engage enthusiastically with the children.
Able to communicate with parents/guardians about a child’s progress and needs.
A quick thinker to resolve conflicts or handle unexpected situations among the children.
Supervise children to prevent accidents.
Have a basic knowledge of first aid and CPR in case of emergencies.
Good at keeping track of schedules and activities.
Maintain a clean and structured environment.
Work well with other childcare workers and parents, being willing to share responsibilities and to support co-workers when needed.
Demonstrate responsibility and reliability.
Handles all sensitive information with the greatest possible confidentiality and care.
Works flexibly with a variety of personalities.
Ability to lift up and carry 50 or more pounds
Able to walk and stand for extended periods of time

Responsibilities

Prepare lesson plans requested by the Childcare Director.
Gather and prepare necessary materials for childcare activities.
Give each child the attention needed to assure the child’s best welfare.
Arrive promptly at the scheduled time on the Childcare work calendar.
Keep room, materials and equipment neat and orderly.
Give entire attention to the children while on the playground.
Return supplies and resources to their original and proper place.
Assume duties in the area of eating and toileting.
Be familiar with fire escape route, emergency procedures and available first aid supplies.
When assigned to Babies through 1s, equipment and toys need to be cleaned with solution as directed.
Attend all designated teacher training meetings.
Be firm but kind with each child and treat each child consistently.
Become acquainted with and abide by all policies and duties of the Childcare Ministry.
It is understood that, as employees of Johnson Ferry Baptist Church, teachers are considered as staff and should reflect this position in attitude and conversation as they deal with parents, children and co-workers.
Teachers are assigned to a specific age group; however, there may be times when flexibility is needed, depending upon the number of preschoolers present at any given session.
All teachers should be clean and neat in appearance and modest in dress.