*About Us*
Our mission is to declare and demonstrate the love of Jesus by providing housing and programs for the homeless and less fortunate.
Our vision is to equip each person we serve to follow Jesus and live as a productive citizen.
*Job Summary*
The *Child Care Assistant’s* role is to support the Lead Teacher to care for children from a diverse background including trauma, poverty, and homelessness requires both compassion and understanding.
Communicating with parents from a ministry mind set is also necessary for success in this role.
*Why Child Care Assistant at Gateway Mission?* If you're passionate about teaching children and sharing your faith in a life-giving community, this may be the place for you.
Be a part of real-life transformation that happens one person at a time.
*(Mon-Fri Set schedule and hours)*
*Duties*
* Provide care for the children enrolled in the center focusing on their well-being and safety.
* Know and follow all Michigan Child Care Licensing rules.
* Supervise lunch, snack, and outside times within the classroom.
· Communicate with parents and other staff as needed including logging information.
* Assist in keeping the childcare well maintained, clean and sanitary.
· Close childcare room at end of day - cleaning, locking up and logging as needed
* Plan events as directed.
* Attend regularly scheduled all-staff and monthly childcare staff meetings.
* Visit *https://hopefoundhere.
org/careers* for a complete job description, statement of faith, qualifications for employment and job application.
*Spiritual Qualifications*
* Practicing believer in the Lord Jesus Christ
* Be an active member of a local evangelical church community
* Desire to meet the physical needs and spiritual needs by sharing the good news of the Gospel.
*Education & Experience*
* High school graduate or equivalent required
* One (1) year childcare experience preferred
* Experience/knowledge of homelessness culture preferred
* Experience/knowledge of what God is doing through the ministry of Rescue Missions preferred
*Skills & Abilities*
* Basic organizational, time management, multitasking and networking skills
* Ability to communicate effectively – written, verbal and electronic communication
* Ability to engage with children and parents from a diverse background
* Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office 365, Outlook, data entry)
* Ability to obtain CPR/First Aid/AED/BBP training
*Physical:*
* Stand, sit, walk, bend, kneel, reach, and play with infants regularly
* Lift a 10 – 30-pound child using all safety precautions
* Manipulate, handle, feel, and control items or equipment
* Read, write, and interpret written documents
* Moderate exposure to working both outdoors and indoors, in both warm and cold temperatures.
Limited environmental hazards including blood borne pathogens, air borne pathogens, bodily fluids
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $14.
75 - $15.
00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Employee discount
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Tuition reimbursement
* Vision insurance
Patient demographics:
* Children
* Infants
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
* Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
* Do you have any ministry experience (either paid or volunteer)? If yes, briefly describe.
Experience:
* Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
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