What are the responsibilities and job description for the Childcare Ministry Aide position at The Salvation Army USA Central Territory?
Job Objective: The position provides high quality care for infants and toddlers during worship service and special events.
Essential Functions:
- Supervise and provide structured care for children 0-4 years old during church worship hours & special events; care includes, but is not limited to, changing children's diapers and feeding children
- Engage children in activities including, but not limited to, coloring, games, and singing
- Maintain nursery toys & equipment in clean & sanitary condition
- Collect and record pertinent child information as directed
- Report accidents or injuries to supervisor
- Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: High school diploma or the equivalent preferred; Current students will be considered; must be at 18 years of age.
Experience: Experience providing structured care to infants and toddlers is required
Certifications/Licenses: None
Skills/Abilities:
- Ability to communication effectively with children, caretakers and other stakeholders
- Ability to plan and facilitate structured, meaningful activities
- Ability to think creatively
- Problem solving and decision-making skills
- Must be kind, compassionate, empathetic and intuitive
Supervisory Responsibility: None
Physical Requirements: Include sitting, walking, standing, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling and twisting; grabbing, pushing, pulling up to 25lbs. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.
Travel: None
Driving: None
Working Conditions: Work is performed in a typical day care/nursery setting.
All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.
The Salvation Army Mission: The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are back to work, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice system, and/or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. The Salvation Army is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified job applicants, job candidates, and employees with disabilities to ensure they enjoy equal access to all employment opportunities and benefits of employment as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act. EEO is the Law.