Childcare Worker

Description

BASIC PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Above all, to grow closer to Jesus Christ. Through intentional, daily time with the Lord, seek to keep Jesus Christ as the priority of your life, realizing that prayer, Bible study, and Christian discipleship are essential to growing in God’s will each day.
2. Seek to emphasize quality, Christ-centered relationships for both family and friends. We therefore highly encourage a strong work-life balance for all employees.
3. Actively seek to be an individual who emphasizes a spirit of teamwork, flexibility, and quality in all aspects of daily work.

JOB SUMMARY:  Responsible for caring for and teaching preschoolers through learning activities, Bible stories and songs, under the direction of the Childcare Director. Follow a planned curriculum of unit activities in all age groups including birth – (Curriculum will be provided.).     

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 

• Prepare lesson plans requested by the Childcare Director.
• Gather and prepare necessary materials for childcare activities.
• Give each child the attention needed to assure the child’s best welfare. 
• Arrive promptly at the scheduled time on the Childcare work calendar.
• Keep room, materials and equipment neat and orderly.
• Give entire attention to the children while on the playground.
• Return supplies and resources to their original and proper place.
• Assume duties in the area of eating and toileting.
• Be familiar with fire escape route, emergency procedures and available first aid supplies.
• When assigned to Babies through 1s, equipment and toys need to be cleaned with solution as directed.
• Attend all designated teacher training meetings.
• Be firm but kind with each child and treat each child consistently.
• Become acquainted with and abide by all policies and duties of the Childcare Ministry.
• It is understood that, as employees of Johnson Ferry Baptist Church, teachers are considered as staff and should reflect this position in attitude and conversation as they deal with parents, children and co-workers.
• Teachers are assigned to a specific age group; however, there may be times when flexibility is needed, depending upon the number of preschoolers present at any given session.
• All teachers should be clean and neat in appearance and modest in dress.

Qualifications

TEAM VALUES & CRITICAL SKILLS

• Team Values
  • Trust – We are for one another. We have the courage to offer and receive honest thoughts and feedback, while also protecting our relationships.
  • People-First – We believe that people are our first ministry priority. Events and programs are important only to the extent that they allow us to love and serve people.
  • Health – We desire to be the healthiest version of ourselves: relationally, emotionally, spiritually, and physically. 
  • Collaboration – Our overall mission and vision drive what we do. We work hard to destroy ministry silos and believe that we are better when we work together.
  • Development – We desire to grow and improve in our work. We strive to multiply our impact by training and developing others to follow God’s calling. 

• Critical Skills
  • Understand developmental milestones of preschool children.
  • Recognize age-appropriate activities and behaviors.
  • Able to maintain a calm and empathetic posture in all situations.
  • Able to speak clearly and effectively, and engage enthusiastically with the children.
  • Able to communicate with parents/guardians about a child’s progress and needs.
  • A quick thinker to resolve conflicts or handle unexpected situations among the children.
  • Supervise children to prevent accidents.
  • Have a basic knowledge of first aid and CPR in case of emergencies.
  • Good at keeping track of schedules and activities.
  • Maintain a clean and structured environment.
  • Work well with other childcare workers and parents, being willing to share responsibilities and to support co-workers when needed.
  • Demonstrate responsibility and reliability.
  • Handles all sensitive information with the greatest possible confidentiality and care.
  • Works flexibly with a variety of personalities.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES

• Ability to lift up and carry 50 or more pounds
• Able to walk and stand for extended periods of time