Child Care Assistant

Description Rate $17.25 PROGRAM DUTIES Provide a loving Christian atmosphere to care for and teach children while using a variety of age-appropriate materials and methods. Carry out daily and weekly housekeeping tasks to provide a safe and clean environment for children to grow and play. Protect all children from hazards caused by other children.

Adhere to RRM discipline policies. Assist Preschool/School Age Coordinator in keeping up-to-date records on children. Maintain Daily Log of pertinent information for each child as needed. Supervise and train STAARS volunteers. Discuss and advise mothers about appropriate parenting techniques for their young children. Participate with children in structured, daily activities.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES Fill out requests for supplies and maintenance and submit to Children’s Program Director for approval. Supervise holidays as assigned. Attend weekly Staff Meetings and any other program support meetings. Carry out any other duties as assigned and/or are necessary. Responsible for working together as a team and assisting other child care workers when necessary.

Requirements

PHYSICAL FACTORS Continuous standing, moving, reaching, bending, twisting, walking, stooping and kneeling Ability to lift up to 25 pounds. Frequent sitting on floor and child sized chairs. SPIRITUAL RESPONSIBILITIES Take every opportunity to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ with others. Provide spiritual encouragement to staff, volunteers, guests, and residents.

Invest in the spiritual development of staff, guests, residents, and donors. Pray for and with staff, volunteers, guests, residents, and donors. Ensure actions and policies reflect the Christian values and purpose of the Mission. Handle relational conflicts according to the Staff Covenant of Romans 12:18 and Matthew 18:15-19 Memorize monthly Scripture, Mission Statement, and Mission Core Values.

Participate in corporate prayer and Scripture reading, staff chapel services, and all spiritual gatherings. Support and attend annual mandatory Evangelism In Service training to grow in knowledge of leading others to faith in Christ. Participate in annual spiritual growth training through organization selected curriculum.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum requirement High School or GED. Must have a strong personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Must be active in a local Christian church. Must demonstrate compassion toward the poor, needy, and homeless. Must have strong leadership qualities and demonstrate character traits of integrity, trustworthiness, responsibility, etc.

Must display respect, gentleness, and accountability when interacting with the Recovery Program clients. Must be teachable and function as a team player.