Childcare Worker Valleydale Baptist Church - 4.5 Hoover, AL Job Details Part-time 15 hours ago Qualifications Emotional support for children Incident reporting compliance Early childhood education center experience Maintaining an organized workspace Parent communication Diaper changing Classroom organization for children Child safety supervision Safe environment creation Room tidying Feeding for children Emergency response procedures Clean workspace maintenance Accident reporting Communication skills Student safety monitoring Entry level Camp experience

Full Job Description Description:

A childcare worker provides safe, loving, and dependable care for children that supports families and the ministry of the church while parents attend church activities.

Requirements:

Specific Responsibilities Provide attentive, age-appropriate care for infants through 5th grade. Supervise children and maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming environment. Engage children in age-appropriate play, activities, books, and music. Assist with basic needs such as feeding and diapering as needed. Comfort and encourage children as needed. Follow all church childcare, safety, security, and emergency procedures. Communicate appropriately with parents, staff, and other childcare workers. Keep childcare rooms and supplies clean and organized. Report injuries, safety concerns, or other significant incidents to the childcare coordinator. Attend required training and follow established policies and procedures. Expectations Growing Disciple of Jesus Christ Support Valleydale's theology, staff, leadership, vision, and values Adhere to Valleydale's Staff Values and Valleydale Code of Conduct Be dependable, punctual, attentive, and actively engaged with children. Treat children, families, and coworkers with kindness and respect. Maintain appropriate boundaries and confidentiality. Work well as part of a team. Communicate promptly about schedule changes or absences. Demonstrate patience, flexibility, and a genuine love for children. Preferred Skills Patience and a nurturing personality Strong communication and interpersonal skills Ability to engage with young children Dependability and good judgment Ability to work well with others Awareness of child safety and supervision Preferred Experience Previous experience caring for infants, toddlers, or preschoolers Childcare, preschool, school, camp, babysitting, or church nursery experience Experience working with groups of children is a plus