What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bilingual Part-Time Child Care Worker (English/Spanish) position at Roosevelt Park Ministries?
- Bilingual in English and Spanish
- Available to work during the specified hours (Monday–Thursday).
- Must be reliable, patient, and experienced in caring for children ages 6 weeks to 12 years.
- Able to maintain a calm and positive demeanor under varying circumstances and interact with diverse families.
Hours:
- Available to work during the specified hours (Monday–Thursday).
- Tuesday and Thursday: 9:15am - 11:30am and 5:45pm - 7:45pm
- Monday and Wednesday: 10:00am - 12:00pm and 5:00pm - 7:00pm (occasionally)
Estimated total hours: 15-20 hours biweekly, with the possibility of additional hours if combined with cleaning duties.
Key Responsibilities:General:
- Participate in games and activities with the children.
- Provide parents with relevant information about their child’s care.
- Maintain accurate attendance records.
- Supervise children at all times, ensuring their safety and well-being.
- Set appropriate boundaries and expectations with children to foster positive behavior.
- Recommend or implement measures to address behavioral concerns.
Specific:
- Childcare workers are responsible for supervising and ensuring the safety of children while parents/guardians participate in classes.
- Provide care with patience, affirmation, and attention.
- Engage children in activities, such as small artwork projects or other creative activities during class sessions.
- Provide peace of mind to parents by assuring them their children are in good hands.
Required Qualifications:
- High school diploma.
- Ability to work flexible hours.
- Respect for and sensitivity to the needs and rights of others, including individuals from diverse cultural, racial, sexual, or ethnic backgrounds.
- Ability to handle stressful situations effectively.
- Ability to act decisively to protect the children when necessary.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bi-lingual in English and Spanish.
- Experience working with children ages 6 weeks to 12 years old.
- Experience in managing stress effectively and making quick decisions under pressure.
Critical Attitudes:
- Teamwork/Relationships:
- Works effectively as part of a team and interacts well with others.
- Accepts constructive criticism and uses it for personal growth.
- Work Attitude:
- Maintains a positive attitude and remains solution-focused.
- Acknowledges problems without becoming pessimistic.
- Independence/Initiative:
- Proactively identifies tasks that need to be completed and takes action.
- Completes tasks with minimal supervision.
- Manages time efficiently and effectively.
- Innovation:
- Finds new, creative solutions to problems.
- Contributes to group processes and plans.
- Comfortable experimenting and viewing failure as a learning experience.
- Dependability:
- Responsible and dependable in completing tasks on time.
- Consistently delivers high-quality work.
- Communication:
- Clearly communicates both verbally and in writing.
- Actively listens to others and shows sensitivity and care in interactions.
- Leads with a friendly and gracious demeanor, inspiring others.
- Utilization of Time:
- Uses time efficiently and effectively to accomplish duties.
- Is punctual for work and meetings.
- Seeks opportunities to help others and complete tasks in a timely manner.
- Spiritual Leadership/Example:
- Models Christian values in work and relationships.
- Acts with honesty, integrity, and ethical behavior.
- Displays a mature and authentic Christian faith.
Ideal Candidate:
- Should be able to handle various responsibilities and maintain a positive, calm presence in a childcare setting.
Please apply today!
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour
Expected hours: 10 – 13 per week
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Schedule:
- No weekends
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15 - $18