What are the responsibilities and job description for the Childcare position at Walnut Creek Presbyterian Church?
Do you love working with children, ages 4 months through 10? At WCPC, we are seeking caring, responsible people to provide childcare during our Sunday morning services, and at other events during the week.
The purpose of this position is to provide developmentally appropriate childcare for children. Childcare is offered regularly on Sunday mornings, Mondays during our MomCo program, and some evening events. The person occupying this position must enjoy and have experience working with children in a childcare setting, inspire trust and confidence in one’s caregiving abilities and build rapport with both children and their parents.
The purpose of this position is to provide developmentally appropriate childcare for children. Childcare is offered regularly on Sunday mornings, Mondays during our MomCo program, and some evening events. The person occupying this position must enjoy and have experience working with children in a childcare setting, inspire trust and confidence in one’s caregiving abilities and build rapport with both children and their parents.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide age-appropriate caregiving skills
- Create a warm, welcoming, fun and safe environment for children
- Build relationships and rapport with children and their parents/families
- Implement developmentally appropriate Christian curriculum (Bible lesson)
- Manage the class activities keeping in step with the schedule for the day
- Work alongside and lead volunteers in the classroom.
- Work closely with Director of Children’s Ministry and Children's Ministries Coordinator
- Attend on-going trainings, and participate in set up and clean-up before and after care.
- Regular availability (2 events/month) and punctual arrival
- Assist to maintain well-supplied childcare facilities (classrooms and songs, games and activities) for child care programs.
Expectation of adherence to the WCPC staff values
- Character- Exercises the fruit of the spirit
- Competency - Possesses skill and passion for the work
- Capacity - Has the integrity to work hard without under/over working
- Chemistry - Gets along with and genuinely loves being around the staff team
- Culture - Recognizes that creating and cultivating healthy staff culture is crucial
Desired Background and Skill Set
- Maintain a life of integrity that reflects Christlikeness
- A supportive team player who can work independently, is self-motivated, is well organized, can assess priorities, and be flexible
- Knowledge of health, safety and welfare practices for children
- Skilled in caring for infants and young children; ability to relate well to young
- Certified in infant and child CPR; Trained in First-Aid a plus
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely children and their parents, creating an environment of trust and support
- Teachable and flexible
- Ability to be self-motivated and work independently
- Ability to initiate contact and play with children
- Effective and efficient with assigned tasks
- Willingness to teach faith-based lessons to children, including Bible stories, and immediate response songs and activities
- High School diploma or equivalent. It is a plus if you have college courses in Child Development/ECE Units
- Prior related experience is preferred.
Hours: 2 - 12 hours a week
Schedule: Sundays and other weekdays as needed
Hire Contingencies: Hire contingent on passing Livescan fingerprinting (to have a Livescan you be at least 18 years of age)
Salary : $18 - $22
