Kingdom Kids Caregiver On-Call Sub

St. Luke's United Methodist Church•Houston, TX

7h•Onsite

About The Position

The Kingdom Kids Caregiver provides safe, secure, nurturing, clean and efficient care to the congregation’s children. This on- call position is responsible for stepping in and providing both age-appropriate care and education for the children involved in the daytime program, and interacting with them through play, stories, and curriculum. The On-Call Kingdom Kids Caregiver is required to follow all safety rules and state regulations, per church policies. This position would be as needed Monday-Thursday.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required
Must be 18 years or older
Three (3) to five (5) years of experience in caring for children between the ages of 0-6
Training for infants & children required; continuing training provided by St. Luke’s
CPR
AED
First-Aid
SIDS + Shaken Baby + ECB (Early Childhood Brain) Development
Ability to adapt and interact with children of varying ages and needs
Thorough knowledge of state licensing requirements and compliance for caregivers.
Passion for caring for children between the ages of 0-6
Dependable and trustworthy
Strong interpersonal skills
Ability to respond calmly to overwhelming and difficult situations
Ability to make decisions quickly and effectively
Ability to successfully build relationships and work in a team environment
Energetic and positive attitude
Ability to build strong relationships with parents

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in education or CDA (Child Development Associate) certificate preferred

Responsibilities

Provide age-appropriate care for all children who are regularly enrolled as well as children who need drop-in care, including but not limited to: Feeding, Changing Diapers, Escorting to Bathroom, Putting children down for naps, etc.
Plan and implement developmentally age appropriate curriculum for classroom
Maintain a safe environment for children by being aware and alert at all times
Interact with children through games, stories, play, and prayer
Follow all safety rules and precautions regarding Safe Sanctuary and childcare
Answer inquiries from church members and guests regarding directions, ministries, events, etc. as an acting representative of St. Luke’s UMC
Communicate with parents when children are dropped off and picked up; discuss any issues that arise
Maintain a clean, well-organized, and welcoming space for children and parents
Disinfect and clean all tables, toys, and surfaces after use
Make careful observations and written notations of significant behavior of children for whom you are responsible
Attend mandatory quarterly trainings, and keep up to date on required state licensing trainings
Act as “floater” between rooms of different ages, when required
Work during additional church events, as needed
Other duties as assigned