Childcare Worker

Archdiocese of San Antonio Careers; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 16,531 - 20,664; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

403b Retirement

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

A local church organization is seeking part-time childcare workers responsible for supervising children during various church activities. Candidates must be at least 18 years old and passionate about working with children. The role requires a background check and may involve shifts of 2 ½ to 3 hours. Responsibilities include ensuring safety, engaging with children, and organizing activities. This position offers a flexible schedule, typically covering one day every other week along with some weekends.

Qualifications

• Minimum age requirement: 18 years.
• Passionate about working with children.
• Must pass both State and Archdiocesan background checks.
• Experience in childcare preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise children during church activities.
• Engage with children and ensure their safety.
• Monitor children's activities in a noisy environment.
• Organize snacks and maintain hygiene.

Skills

Patience with children

Ability to engage with children

Teamwork skills

Job description

Employment Status:

Part-Time/Less than 10 hours per week

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt/Hourly

Schedule:

Monday - Friday - varied schedule for approximately 3 hours per shift. Typically no more than 10 hours per week.

Reports to:

Bookkeeper (for the church) and/or Childcare Coordinator (for the ministry organizing the activity).

Benefits May Include:

• 403b Retirement
• Employee Assistance Program

Summary:

Childcare workers at Holy Trinity are responsible for the supervision of children during various church activities. Ensure the safety and care of each child in attendance.

Essential Functions:

• Engage with, be patient with and enjoy work with children (ages 1-5+)
• Oversee intake and dismissal of children with their parents
• Monitor children's activities and create a safe environment
• Watch for signs of emotional stress and contact parent via text if necessary
• Organize child snack distribution and clean up
• Change diapers while maintaining the safety of the child(ren)
• Help children keep good hygiene
• Clean & disinfect items used, prior to end of shift
• Handle multiple tasks simultaneously and at times moderate levels of stress
• Keep focus and attention on children to avoid any preventable accidents
• Work as a team with others-including co-workers, children, parents, ministry coordinators and church staff
• Help with other duties and opportunities as they arise

Requirements:

• Minimum age requirement: 18 years
• Passionate about working with children
• Must pass both State and Archdiocesan background check
• Experience in childcare preferred
• 2 1/2 - 3 hours shifts on specific weekday, often in the mornings, only once every other week, and possibly some weekends.
• Required to work specific weekdays, often in the mornings, only once every other week, and possibly some weekends.
• 2 ½ - 3 hours per shift.
• Required to sit, stand, bend, stoop, reach, grab, lift (up to 30 lbs), carry, hear, see, and speak on a daily basis.
• Required to monitor children in a noisy setting.
• Required to maintain composure and avoid inappropriate displays of anger.

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise as needed. The Archdiocese of San Antonio is an Equal Opportunity Employer.