Childcare Specialist (4808)

First Presbyterian Church; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

First Presbyterian Church in Dallas, TX is seeking an experienced childcare provider for part-time evenings and weekends. You will supervise children aged 0–8, support safety, and maintain a nurturing, structured environment aligned with the church's mission.

Key duties include promoting positive behavior, coordinating activities, communicating with families, and ensuring health and safety protocols. CPR/First Aid certification preferred; a background check is required.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children aged 0–8.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends.
• Capable of supervising and engaging children in a safe, fun environment.
• Bilingual ability is required.
• Background check is required before hire.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and care for children in the program.
• Assist with feeding and changing as needed.
• Distribute snacks, lead activities, and cleanup after activities.
• Monitor safety and health protocols to keep children safe.
• Communicate with parents about child progress and any concerns.

Skills

Childcare experience

Safety awareness

Communication with families

Positive behavior support

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: DALLAS, TX 75201The Children, Youth and Family Program is looking for a childcare provider who is an experienced worker and is able to work part time evenings and weekends. To be a successful childcare provider, you should enjoy being around children and feel comfortable juggling multiple behavior challenges. The person must also exhibit a strong belief and commitment to FPC’s mission and vision throughout all interactions.

Child Development Knowledge

• Understanding Developmental Stages: In-depth knowledge of the physical, emotional, cognitive, and social development of children at various ages (infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-age children).
• Age-Appropriate Care: Ability to tailor activities, routines, and interactions to the developmental needs of children, fostering their growth and learning in a safe and nurturing environment.
• Behavioral Understanding: Recognizing normal behavior patterns and identifying signs of developmental delays or other concerns, knowing when to refer children for further assessment.

Child Safety and Health

• Safety Protocols: Ability to implement and adhere to safety policies, ensuring that the environment is secure and risk-free for children.
• Emergency Procedures: Knowledge of emergency procedures, including first aid, CPR, fire drills, and evacuation protocols, ensuring children’s safety in all situations.
• Health and Hygiene Practices: Promoting healthy habits, including regular handwashing, cleanliness, safe food handling, and recognizing signs of illness in children

Classroom and Behavior Management

• Positive Discipline Techniques: Use of positive reinforcement, redirection, and consistent, age-appropriate discipline methods to manage behavior and encourage social skills.
• Setting Boundaries and Expectations: Creating and maintaining clear, simple rules for children, providing structure and predictability in the daily routine.
• Conflict Resolution: Skill in guiding children through conflicts and teaching them appropriate ways to express emotions, negotiate, and solve problems with peers

Communication Skills

• Effective Communication with Children: Ability to engage with children using clear, age-appropriate language, providing instructions, feedback, and emotional support.
• Parent and Guardian Interaction: Regularly communicating with parents and guardians, updating them on their child’s progress, behavior, and well-being, and addressing any concerns.
• Team Collaboration: Ability to work effectively with other childcare staff, teachers, and administrators to provide cohesive, high-quality care and education for children

Planning and Organization

• Activity Planning: Ability to develop and implement engaging, educational, and fun activities that support children’s learning and growth in areas such as language, motor skills, and social development.
• Routine Management: Ensuring daily routines (e.g., meals, naps, playtime) are organized and run smoothly, maintaining structure while allowing flexibility for individual needs.
• Time Management: Balancing multiple tasks and responsibilities, including monitoring children, preparing materials, and ensuring the overall flow of the day.

Emotional and Social Support

• Fostering Positive Relationships: Building strong, trusting relationships with children, offering emotional support, and being responsive to their needs.
• Social-Emotional Learning: Encouraging children to recognize and express their emotions in healthy ways and helping them develop social skills such as cooperation, empathy, and communication.
• Separation Support: Helping children adjust to being away from their parents and caregivers, providing comfort and reassurance during drop-offs or transitions.

Cultural Competency and Inclusivity

• Respecting Diversity: Demonstrating respect and appreciation for children’s diverse cultural backgrounds, family structures, and experiences.
• Inclusive Practices: Creating an inclusive environment that ensures all children feel valued, regardless of background, abilities, or learning differences.
• Promoting Equality: Supporting each child's individual needs and treating all children fairly, encouraging diversity and inclusivity within the classroom.

Professionalism and Ethical Practices

• Confidentiality: Maintaining the confidentiality of children’s and families’ personal and sensitive information, ensuring privacy and trust.
• Ethical Behavior: Acting in a professional, responsible, and ethical manner at all times, demonstrating honesty, integrity, and respect for children, families, and colleagues.

Duties/Qualifications:

• Experience working with children aged 0 to 8 needed.
• Must monitor and interact with children and help provide a safe and fun environment.
• Responsible for helping babies with basic needs including feeding and changing if needed.
• Must be able to work evenings and weekends
• Superb multitasking abilities and sound judgement skills
• Ability to manage behavioral and developmental challenges in children using positive behavior management techniques
• Assist with distributing snack, activities and cleanup as needed
• Physical demands such as sitting, standing, walking, kneeling, crouching, and lifting up to 25 pounds may be necessary
• CPR and First Aid certifications preferred
• Candidates will be required to undergo and successfully pass a background check prior to hire
• Bilingual required
• Minimum high school diploma and 3-5 years proven experience working with children