11-085 - Early Childhood Ministries Childcare Worker / Assistant (Part-Time) - SC / Pasadena Tabernacle

Job Description

Job Description

Mission Statement

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.

Position Summary

The Early Childhood Ministries Assistant / Childcare Worker will facilitate the overall mission of The Salvation Army by providing direct childcare service to children ages 8 weeks through kindergarten at the Pasadena Tabernacle Corps. Assist with the creation and implementation of curriculum and activities of a ministry-focused program that is developmentally age appropriate. Maintain a clean, safe and healthy environment for the children at all times. Will stay current with and maintain compliance with all “Protect the Mission” policies and guidelines.

Essential Functions

• Will provide direct childcare service to children ages 8 weeks through kindergarten.
• Help develop and implement curriculum and activities of a ministry-focused program that is developmentally age appropriate.
• Maintain a clean, safe and healthy environment for the children at all times.
• Stay current with and maintain compliance with all “Protect the Mission” policies and guidelines.
• Maintain valid Infant / Child CPR certification.
• Help in the planning and implementation of all on-going programs and seasonal events that are directly related to the ECM age children.
• Assume responsibility for the program of the ECM in the absence of the ECM Coordinator.
• Participate in regular training sessions and staff meetings as requested.
• Maintain equipment, toys & supplies that pertain to ECM programming.
• Distribute to parents / guardians, collect and maintain updated / current information on each child in the ECM program at all times.
• Perform various other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions

Ability to walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel and twist on an intermittent or sometimes continuous basis. Ability to grasp, push, pull objects such as files, file cabinet drawers, and reach overhead. Ability to operate computer, fax and telephone. Ability to lift up to 45 lbs.

Minimum Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities