Child Care Assistant

Description

Rate $17.25

PROGRAM DUTIES

• •Provide a loving Christian atmosphere to care for and teach children while using a variety of age-appropriate materials and methods.
• •Carry out daily and weekly housekeeping tasks to provide a safe and clean environment for children to grow and play.
• •Protect all children from hazards caused by other children.
• •Adhere to RRM discipline policies.
• •Assist Preschool/School Age Coordinator in keeping up-to-date records on children.
• •Maintain Daily Log of pertinent information for each child as needed.
• •Supervise and train STAARS volunteers.
• •Discuss and advise mothers about appropriate parenting techniques for their young children.
• •Participate with children in structured, daily activities.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• •Fill out requests for supplies and maintenance and submit to Children’s Program Director for approval.
• •Supervise holidays as assigned.
• •Attend weekly Staff Meetings and any other program support meetings.
• •Carry out any other duties as assigned and/or are necessary.
• •Responsible for working together as a team and assisting other child care workers when necessary.

Requirements

PHYSICAL FACTORS

• •Continuous standing, moving, reaching, bending, twisting, walking, stooping and kneeling
• •Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
• •Frequent sitting on floor and child sized chairs.

SPIRITUAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• •Take every opportunity to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ with others.
• •Provide spiritual encouragement to staff, volunteers, guests, and residents.
• •Invest in the spiritual development of staff, guests, residents, and donors.
• •Pray for and with staff, volunteers, guests, residents, and donors.
• •Ensure actions and policies reflect the Christian values and purpose of the Mission.
• •Handle relational conflicts according to the Staff Covenant of Romans 12:18 and Matthew 18:15-19
• •Memorize monthly Scripture, Mission Statement, and Mission Core Values.
• •Participate in corporate prayer and Scripture reading, staff chapel services, and all spiritual gatherings.
• •Support and attend annual mandatory Evangelism In Service training to grow in knowledge of leading others to faith in Christ.
• •Participate in annual spiritual growth training through organization selected curriculum.

QUALIFICATIONS

• •Minimum requirement High School or GED.
• •Must have a strong personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
• •Must be active in a local Christian church.
• •Must demonstrate compassion toward the poor, needy, and homeless.
• •Must have strong leadership qualities and demonstrate character traits of integrity, trustworthiness, responsibility, etc.
• •Must display respect, gentleness, and accountability when interacting with the Recovery Program clients.
• •Must be teachable and function as a team player.