Childcare Associate

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’re doing, assisting with childcare as needed, 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 

Promotes and attends spring and fall fundraising events 

Participates in all required staff meetings 

Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor 

English required 

Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred 

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 

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