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POSITION TITLE: Childcare Provider
POSITION TYPE: Part-time, hourly, 12 months/year
POSITION PURPOSE: Provide a safe, welcoming, developmentally appropriate care for infants and toddlers (up to age 4) during Sunday morning services, and supervision/care for children of various ages during other church activities, including but not limited to meetings, classes, and special all-church events. Ensure a safe environment for children and allow parents to participate fully in church life.
REPORTS TO: Children’s Ministries Coordinator
HOURS, COMPENSATION, BENEFITS:
This position requires three/four (Summer hours/Fall) hours a week on Sunday morning (8am-11am/12 pm), plus longer hours on some Sundays and other times as arranged with supervisor, sometimes in consultation with staff, committees or teams who need childcare to support a church event.
· Pay starting $18.00 - $23.00 hour.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
Infant/Toddler Care and Various Age Childcare
· Provide care for infants and toddlers in the church nursery during Sunday morning services and Sunday school.
· Take attendance and ensure that parents sign children in and out of the nursery.
· Consult with parents regarding the child’s health history, allergies, and any other concerns regarding the child’s wellbeing while in the care of the nursery.
· With regard to safety and discipline, caregivers will:
o Use positive language to direct or redirect children.
o Refrain from physical discipline or punishment.
o Maintain a space that is physically and emotionally safe for all children and caregivers.
o Ensure that children in diapers or in the process of potty-training remain clean and dry through the use of frequent diaper checks and potty breaks.
o Communicate concerns, if any, to parents upon pick-up.
o Report concerns, problems, accidents, or suggestions to the Children’s Ministries Coordinator immediately.
o Pick-up toys and clean nursery space prior to departing; report any concerns to the Children’s Ministries Coordinator.
o Conduct classroom inventory checks and inform Children’s Ministries Coordinator when supplies/equipment are needed or are in disrepair.
· Provide supervision and care for children of various ages during church activities by arrangement.
· Ensure that parents take child’s temperature
o Facilitate and participate in age-appropriate activities with the children, such as games, reading and storytelling, songs, or simple crafts.
o Assist children in attaining age-appropriate skills, such as self-care, care of belongings, manners, cooperation, and engaging in community.
· Collaborate with church staff and volunteers in designing and implementing childcare and activities
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
· High school diploma:
· CPR and First Aid certification is preferred
Experience:
· Experience caring for and leading activities with infants, toddlers, and children
Skills:
· Physical strength and agility to provide care for children
· Understanding of child development and age-appropriate activities
· Knowledge of basics of child safety
· Well organized and reliable
· Ability to work effectively with other staff and volunteers
· Tactful and mature with a good sense of humor
Other Requirements:
· Must be at least 18 years old
· This is a responsible position, requiring the ability and willingness to maintain a regular work schedule and notify your supervisor in a timely manner if unable to work as scheduled.
· This position requires work on Sunday and occasional work at other times by arrangement.
· The successful candidate is required to have and pass a background check; if completed in connection with this employment, the background check will be covered financially by the church.
Physical and Mental Requirements:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to do the following with reasonable accommodations made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:
· Coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously
· Ability to lift a minimum of 25 pounds independently
Supervisory Relationships:
· The Childcare Provider is supervised by the Children’s Ministries Coordinator
· The Childcare Provider works closely with volunteers providing childcare.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $18.00 - $23.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 4 hour shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Denver, CO 80222: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)
- Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Preferred)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: One location