Childcare Associate

Childcare Associate

Childcare Associate

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Nanny / Childcare - Part-time

 

 

Job Description

Childcare Associate

 

Mission Statement: Motivated by the love of Christ, we promote abundant life by providing holistic services to women and men affected by unplanned pregnancy.

 

Position title: Childcare Associate

Position type: Staff (part-time, hourly at approximately 20 hours per week, mid-August through May)

Department: Women’s Center

Reports to: Ed Services Manager

Basic function of position: The Childcare Associate is responsible for coordinating, overseeing, and staffing the childcare programs of Alpha Grand Rapids (AGR) with adequate childcare workers. He/she assists the AGR staff by providing exceptional programming and ensuring a clean and safe facility.

 

 

Major Duties and Responsibilities

 

Administrative

·         Serves as the leader in the childcare area while programs are running by greeting volunteers as they arrive, staying available to answer questions, periodically checking in on volunteers/children to see how they are doing, assisting with childcare as needed (up to 60% of class time), and thanking volunteers at the end of their shift

·         Prioritizes cleanliness and safety in the childcare room – updating toys/equipment as needed, stocking supplies, and cleaning toys

·         Ensures that the volunteer-to-child ratio is appropriate at all times and that childcare volunteers are always actively engaged with the children while maintaining AGR policies

·         Finds time periodically to informally meet and check in with each volunteer – to debrief their role, discuss any issues, build relationships, and thank them for their service. This may be done along with the appropriate AGR program leader.

·         Communicates with the appropriate program leader about any concerns or issues that arise in childcare

·         Schedules volunteers on the calendar using the volunteer software, Galaxy Digital, and updates volunteer contact information, as needed

·         Ensures that all volunteers are using Galaxy appropriately for check in and check out

·         Develops a schedule of activities for children in childcare and communicates that to volunteers, as is appropriate

·         Along with the appropriate AGR program leader, communicates with parents about any issues that arise with children while they are in childcare

·         Communicates with and works closely with the Educational Services team as clients and their children are added to classes and the childcare roster

·         Ensures that AGR has proper policies in place for our volunteers, clients, and their children, and with the Ed Services Manager, communicates these policies to the appropriate audience

 

Other

·         Promotes and attends spring and fall fundraising events

·         Participates in all required staff meetings

·         Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor

 

 

Qualifications for the Position

 

Education: Some college education in Early Childhood Education preferred

 

Prior work experience: One to three years of experience in providing care for young children preferred

 

Language proficiency

·         English required

·         Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred

 

Skills and abilities

·         Strong organizational and administrative skills

·         Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)

·         Ability to work independently

·         Ability to interact well with both individuals and groups from a variety of ethnicities and backgrounds

·         Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

·         Detail-oriented, self-starter

·         Comfortable speaking before small groups

·         Ability to create signs, sign-in sheets, communications with parents, etc. that are professional in appearance

·         Ability to lift up to 30 pounds

·         Willingness to be trained in CPR and First Aid

 

Essential requirements

·         Belief in the sanctity of human life

·         Demonstrated emotional and spiritual maturity

·         Committed Christian who faithfully attends a local church

·         Full agreement with the AGR Statement of Faith and AGR Statement of Lifestyle

·         Proven ability to respect diversity and confidentiality

 

 

Position Elements

 

Available guidelines: AGR Employee Handbook

 

Exercise of judgment: Uses independent judgment on how to interact with and manage workspace and volunteers

 

Nature and level of contacts: Employees, volunteers, clients, and the general public

 

Supervision exercised: 15-25 volunteers

 

Time to perform full range of duties after entry into the position: Three months

 

 

Application Process

 

If interested, please email or mail a resume and cover letter to:

 

hr@alphagrandrapids.org

 

Attn: April DeMull

Alpha Grand Rapids

1725 Division Ave S

Grand Rapids, MI 49507

 

For questions, please call 616.459.9955.

Minorities and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.