Description

Scope: Provide care for children ages one to three in a multi-cultural environment while their parents are attending the Adult English classes at Northwest Community Center.

Ministry/Dept.: Northwest Community Center

Supervisor: Refugee Ministry Director

Employment Type / FLSA: Part Time / Non-Exempt

Schedule: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 8:45 AM - 12:15 PM and Friday from 10:30 AM - 12:30 AM

Responsibilities:

• Provides prompt and professional care for children’s physical, emotional and social needs, based on the developmental level of the child, maintaining a safe, positive, loving, and nurturing environment for children.
• Assists with leading, organizing and directing the children through routine activities.
• Give instruction to children regarding behavior and safety.
• Discusses any behavior challenges with the parent or guardian, with the support of a Refugee Ministry Leader.
• Performs housekeeping duties in classroom, such as cleaning and sanitizing toys, cribs, swings, supplies, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

As a religious organization, all employees must affirm and adhere to the Church’s Doctrinal Statement of Faith and Statement on Marriage and Human Sexuality based upon its sincerely held religious beliefs, to qualify for involvement with the ministry. This is necessary to accomplish the Church’s religious mission, goals, and purpose.

• Exhibit a growing relationship with Jesus Christ as Savior and as Lord.
• Have a joyful passion for children and genuine interest in caring for them.
• Experience caring for children in a multi-cultural / multi-language environment.
• Minimum of one year experience teaching and caring for children.
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to work with a teaching partner and team.
• Ability to be flexible.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Able to lift 40 pounds without assistance.
• Able to perform physical demands of the job, including bending, sitting, standing, lifting, carrying, and moving quickly.