Seasonal Child Care Aide

The Salvation Army, an internationally recognized non-profit, faith-based organization, has a job opening for a Child Care Aide in the Hampton Roads Area Command Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Provides child care services for children including personal care, hygiene, learning and development activities and specialized programs; prepares and maintains records; maintains cleanliness and orderliness of child care property. Monitors and ensures the personal hygiene of the children, including toilet assistance; adheres to sanitary procedures including but not limited to labeling of cots, cribs, cubbies, and storing bedding and clothing in the proper manner.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

Knowledge of the principles and practices of First Aid and C.P.R and ability to ensure the safety of children.

Ability to monitor children activities to ensure their health and safety.

Ability to respond to emergency situations in a calm and appropriate manner.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma or G.E.D. required,

And

Six months experience providing adult supervision to children preferred,

Or

Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS:

Annual Medical Physical

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS;

• Ability to meet attendance requirements. Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language.
• Ability to observe children and ensure their safety. Ability to lift, hold, and carry toddlers on a regular basis.
• Duties are usually performed by combinations of sitting, standing, and walking on a frequent change basis.
• Work is performed in a normal child care environment where there are little or no physical discomforts associated with changes in weather or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt, and the like.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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.

To apply, please select the “Apply Now” icon at the bottom of this posting.

*Application Submittal Period: March 6, 2023 - March 27, 2023
 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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