Child Care Worker

The Salvation Army; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Aflac Benefits

Job summary

The Salvation Army in Augusta, GA is seeking a dedicated childcare assistant to provide care in the child watch area, support development activities, prepare snacks, and maintain a clean, safe environment for children. The role emphasizes building positive relationships with parents and delivering age-appropriate learning experiences.

Responsibilities include planning hands-on activities, ensuring supplies and safety, and assisting with setup and cleanup for children's events as scheduled.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Two years’ experience teaching child development programs in a church or pre-school.
• Equivalent combination of training and experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides constant care for the needs of the children in a clean, loving, safe and healthy manner.
• Builds and maintains positive relationships with parents to ensure an enriching experience for children.
• Develops age-appropriate hands-on activities and ensures supplies are available at all times.
• Maintains safety during indoor and outdoor activities and oversees snack preparation.
• Assists with setup, oversight, and cleanup of children’s parties as scheduled.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

This position is responsible for:Provides Child Care services for children in the child watch areas including personal care, hygiene, learning and development activities and specialized programs; prepares and maintains records; maintains cleanliness and orderliness of childcare property. Assists with the set-up, oversight, and cleanup of children’s parties as scheduled.Key Responsibilities:Provides constant care for the needs of the children in an efficient, clean, loving, safe, secure, and healthy Builds and maintains effective and positive relationships with parents in order to ensure an enriching and nurturing experience for their children.Develops and implements hands-on activities which are age appropriate.Determines appropriate supplies and materials are available at all times; ensures the children’s safety in utilizing the same.Provides opportunities for physical and mental stimulation through both inside and outside activities.Prepares and serves children snacks; ensures that children receive nutritional and tasteful food.Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:Ability to meet attendance requirements. Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language. Ability to observe children and ensure their safety. Ability to lift, hold, and carry toddlers on a regular basis. Duties are usually performed by combinations of sitting, standing, and walking on a frequent change basis. Work is performed in a normal childcare environment where there are little physical discomforts associated with changes in weather or discomforts associated with noise, dust, and dirt.Employee Benefits:Paid Time OffAflac BenefitsEducation and Experience:High school diploma or G.E.D., ANDTWO (2) years’ experience teaching child development programs in a church or pre-school, ORAny equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans | Disabled