What are the responsibilities and job description for the Child Caregiver position at Christ Church of Oak Brook?
PURPOSE:
Provide high quality childcare for early childhood and/or elementary age childcare while parents are engaged in Christian formation experiences in the building.
POSITION FOCUS:
Early childhood (0-5 years of age) and/or elementary age (grades 1-5), their parents and volunteers.
SUPERVISORY RELATIONSHIPS AND STAFF PARTNERSHIPS:
Reports to: Childrens Ministry Director/Childrens Coordinator
HOURS:
Varies. Part of a pool of childcare workers that are invited to work as openings are posted. Sunday mornings are required and Tuesday mornings and every other Wednesday mornings are available; as well as, occasional evenings for special events and holidays. Our immediate need right now is for Sunday mornings, Tuesday Mornings and the 1st and 3rd Wednesday mornings of each month. Opportunities to work at week-long camps in the summer will also be available.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Arrive 15 minutes prior to start time of adult experience/service
- Greet parents cheerfully
- Help check in children on computer system
- Listen and write down parental instructions for child
- Refuse to accept children unless one other caregiver is present
- Care for child with high interaction and high observation
- Facilitate in every way possible for child to experience the love of God
- Teach or assist the teacher/leader with Bible story, craft, games, music, etc.
- Fully engage and/or model the activity for the children with the teacher/leader
- Pick up toys frequently. Put used toys in dirty bin for washing
- Change diapers according to manual procedures- only if soiled or heavily saturated
- Stay in the designated room with child/children unless given permission by director/associate
- Release children to parent with receipt, informing them of childs experience.
- Clean up room, used sheets, binders, turn off lights upon leaving
- Be familiar with evacuation procedures
- Abide by Christ Church protection policy
- Respect Christ Church facility and space (no sitting on counters, running in halls, inappropriate language, etc.)
Skills
- Skill and experience in the care of children
- Ability to work well with others
- Computer skills helpful
- Able to play on the ground or pick up a child
- Seeks to promote clean and safe environment
- Fulfills background screening requirements
- Lift 30 pounds
- Bend over and knee squats
- Quick thinking and moving
Qualities
- Warm and nurturing of children
- Prompt and reliable
- Careful, creative and highly observant
- Pursues development of Christian character
- Vibrant faith in Jesus Christ: participates in worship, grow and serve
- Good listener
- Engages adults responsibly
- Dresses appropriately for work with children and church: clean, able to move freely without exposure and well groomed
- Love of children and Christian ministry
- Comfortable in front a bunch of children in classroom setting
Qualifications:
- Experience in elementary age childcare, babysitting, nannying, mothering of other childcare facilities
- College level early childhood and/or elementary coursework a plus
- Christian church participation/affiliation encouraged
Salary : $15