Childcare Worker

Who we are

The Crossing, A Christian Church exists for people to discover Jesus and the Journey. This journey often begins when kids and students step foot into one of our dynamic next gen environments that are filled with relevant Bible-based messages, exciting music, engaging videos and genuine community. Our Next Generation Team strives to create environments that inspire kids and students to take the next step to building a relationship with Jesus and others.

Where you fit in

The Child Care Worker will perform a variety of tasks to support the overall smooth functioning of The Crossings child care and learning environments for ministry events at The Crossing. This position is perfect for someone who loves working with small children and is available most weekday evenings and occasional weekends.

What you'll be doing

Responsibilities

• General oversight and care of children in a child care environment

• Maintain accurate daily counts of children in child care environment throughout a scheduled shift

• General cleaning and sanitizing of tables, chairs and classroom equipment as identified on the daily cleaning checklist

• Maintain and manage daily curriculum and associated child care environments

• Coordinate with appropriate Next Gen staff to work through any issues that may arise

• Encourage children's emotional, social development and positive self-concept

• Monitor signs of emotional and developmental issues in children and notify church staff of concerns when necessary

• Other related duties as needed

Skills & Abilities

• Working general knowledge of how to operate check-in Kiosks

• Excellent communication skills with parents, teachers, other child care workers and the general public

• Ability to be patient and understanding when working with children and interacting with parents

• Knowledge of child care principles and procedures

• Ability to relate to children and make the child care environment enjoyable

• Ability in caring for infant and preschool childrens needs

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of standing and frequent bending

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time

• May be exposed to illness-causing bacteria and viruses

What you'll bring to the team

• Minimum Education: Enrolled and attending school

• Minimum Experience: None required

• Certification in first aid and CPR highly desired

• Preferred Experience: Experience working in a daycare or other child care setting is desired

• Must pass a pre-employment background check

• Proof of legal authorization to work in the United States

What's expected of you

• The heart of a servant

• Exhibit spiritual maturity

• Possess strong verbal and written communication skills

• Pursue Christ-likeness daily

• Hours vary by week

Staff Values

• We put our church values first
• We are committed to deepening our spiritual life
• We seize each opportunity to collaborate and diminish siloing
• We honor the responsibility we've been given
• We pursue excellence, not perfection
• We lead by the example of our lives

We champion the staff values daily and expect all staff members to join us in living these out.