Childcare Ministry Aide

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.

Part Time - Three hours per week with additional hours possible