Childcare Ministry Aide

The Salvation Army North & Central Illinois Division; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army North & Central Illinois Division is seeking a nursery caregiver to provide high-quality care for infants and toddlers during worship services and special events. The role involves supervising children aged 0-4, organizing activities, and maintaining a clean nursery environment.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent and experience caring for young children. Responsibilities include diapering, feeding, and documenting child information as directed.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively with children, caretakers and other stakeholders.
• Ability to plan and facilitate structured, meaningful activities.
• Ability to think creatively to engage children.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Must be kind, compassionate, empathetic and intuitive.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and provide structured care for children 0-4 years old during worship hours and special events, including diapering and feeding.
• Engage children in activities such as coloring, games, and singing.
• Maintain nursery toys and equipment in a clean and 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

Compassion

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

18+ years of age

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.

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.