Child Care Assistant in Rockford, Illinois at Rockford Rescue Mission

Rate $17.25

• Provide a loving Christian atmosphere to care for and teach children while using a variety of age-appropriate materials and methods.
• Carry out daily and weekly housekeeping tasks to provide a safe and clean environment for children to grow and play.
• Protect all children from hazards caused by other children.
• Adhere to RRM discipline policies.
• Assist Preschool/School Age Coordinator in keeping up-to-date records on children.
• Maintain Daily Log of pertinent information for each child as needed.
• Supervise and train STAARS volunteers.
• Discuss and advise mothers about appropriate parenting techniques for their young children.
• Participate with children in structured, daily activities.

• Fill out requests for supplies and maintenance and submit to Children’s Program Director for approval.
• Supervise holidays as assigned.
• Attend weekly Staff Meetings and any other program support meetings.
• Carry out any other duties as assigned and/or are necessary.
• Responsible for working together as a team and assisting other child care workers when necessary.

• Continuous standing, moving, reaching, bending, twisting, walking, stooping and kneeling
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Frequent sitting on floor and child sized chairs.

• Take every opportunity to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ with others.
• Provide spiritual encouragement to staff, volunteers, guests, and residents.
• Invest in the spiritual development of staff, guests, residents, and donors.
• Pray for and with staff, volunteers, guests, residents, and donors.
• Ensure actions and policies reflect the Christian values and purpose of the Mission.
• Handle relational conflicts according to the Staff Covenant of Romans 12:18 and Matthew 18:15-19
• Memorize monthly Scripture, Mission Statement, and Mission Core Values.
• Participate in corporate prayer and Scripture reading, staff chapel services, and all spiritual gatherings.
• Support and attend annual mandatory Evangelism In Service training to grow in knowledge of leading others to faith in Christ.
• Participate in annual spiritual growth training through organization selected curriculum.

• Minimum requirement High School or GED.
• Must have a strong personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Must be active in a local Christian church.
• Must demonstrate compassion toward the poor, needy, and homeless.
• Must have strong leadership qualities and demonstrate character traits of integrity, trustworthiness, responsibility, etc.
• Must display respect, gentleness, and accountability when interacting with the Recovery Program clients.
• Must be teachable and function as a team player.