Childcare Ministry Aide

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory is seeking a nurturing Nursery Care Provider to supervise and care for children aged 0–4 during worship services and special events.

Responsibilities include engaging children in coloring, games, and singing; maintaining nursery toys and equipment in clean, sanitary condition; collecting basic information; and reporting accidents to a supervisor. The role is performed in a church setting with the Salvation Army mission guiding daily work.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; 18+ years old.
• Experience caring for infants/toddlers required.
• Current students considered; child care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and care for children 0–4 during worship hours and special events.
• Engage children in coloring, games, and singing.
• Maintain nursery toys/equipment in clean, sanitary condition.
• Collect and record pertinent child information as directed.
• Report accidents or injuries to supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Activity planning

Creativity

Problem solving

Empathy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Objective

The position provides high quality care for infants and toddlers during worship service and special events.

Essential Functions

• Supervise and provide structured care for children 0-4 years old during church worship hours & special events; care includes, but is not limited to, changing children's diapers and feeding children


• Engage children in activities including, but not limited to, coloring, games, and singing


• Maintain nursery toys & equipment in clean & sanitary condition


• Collect and record pertinent child information as directed


• Report accidents or injuries to supervisor


• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Education

High school diploma or the equivalent preferred; Current students will be considered; must be at 18 years of age.

Experience

Experience providing structured care to infants and toddlers is required

Certifications/Licenses

None

Skills/Abilities

• Ability to communication effectively with children, caretakers and other stakeholders


• Ability to plan and facilitate structured, meaningful activities


• Ability to think creatively


• Problem solving and decision-making skills


• Must be kind, compassionate, empathetic and intuitive

Supervisory Responsibility

None

Physical Requirements

Include sitting, walking, standing, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling and twisting; grabbing, pushing, pulling up to 25lbs. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

Travel

None

Driving

None

Working Conditions

Work is performed in a typical day care/nursery setting.

All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.

The Salvation Army Mission

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are back to work, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice system, and/or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.