Description:

The part-time Early Childhood Associate is responsible for nurturing infants and toddlers in a caring and safe environment and teaching the provided age-appropriate basic Christian curriculum. The schedule is 2-3 hours per week on Sunday mornings.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Nurture children in a caring and safe environment. Teach basic Christian curriculum to young children. Develop positive relationships and communicate effectively with children and parents. Participate in and supervise all activities ensuring a safe environment at all times. Manage check-in and check-out process for children. If assigned to baby/toddler room, must be comfortable changing diapers. Meet the needs of children in your care, which can include changing diapers, administering bottles or snacks, holding, rocking, and soothing infants. Must have excellent reliability and attendance and follow Church policies and procedures. Provide at least a two-week notice of absence, when at all possible, to allow securement of substitutes by supervisor. Communicate needs to supervisor. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

High school diploma and/or 18 years old. Prior experience in childcare preferred. Possess excellent communication skills. A positive team player, self-motivated individual committed to excellence. Must have the ability to lift 25 lbs., hold, and carry infants as well as interact with infants and toddlers while sitting on the floor. Requires considerable use of the arms and legs and moving the whole body, such as lifting, walking, stooping, and standing. Demonstrate character, core values and personal lifestyle compatible with a Christ-centered ministry. Must be able to pass a background check via fingerprinting and drug screen. Refer to the Clearinghouse for more information on background checks via fingerprinting.

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