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Location

Atlanta, Georgia

Quick overview

Supervise and ensure the safety of children aged 4 months to 6 years through positive play, art, and structured routines. Manage daily needs including mealtimes, hygiene, and respectful behavioral modeling.

Requirements summary

Requires a high school diploma and the physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Preference is given to candidates with at least one year of childcare experience and current CPR/First Aid certifications.

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Job description

  • Description General Description Peachtree Road UMC Drop-In Childcare Caregivers love God’s Ministry and provide exceptional care for children 4 months to 6 years old.
  • Our childcare specialists offer age-appropriate activities in a loving and safe environment.
  • Hours are Monday – Friday from 8:30am to 1:45pm.
  • Essential Job Functions · Supervise and monitor the safety of children. · Proactively engages children in positive play, art and conversation throughout the day. · Prepare and organize mealtimes and snacks · Follow schedules and routines to ensure children have enough physical activity, rest and playtime · Change diapers and clothes, assist with potty training and/or help children maintain good hygiene · Ability to lead, comfort and engage children from infants to 6-year-olds · Communicate appropriately and respectfully with children, parents, volunteers and staff. · Adhere to all safety and sanitary standards · Model and teach respectful behavior and good manners · Attend professional development, CPR and First Aid training provided by Drop In yearly.
  • Qualifications and Skills · High school diploma or equivalent. · Prefer at least one year of experience in a childcare setting. · Physically able to lift up to 50 pounds and be active (including squatting, bending over, and walking while carrying a child) with children. · Current CPR and First Aid Certifications are a plus, however, we can provide that training.
  • Competencies and Behaviors · Ability to remain calm under stress. · Patience to handle multiple children and their needs. · Loving and compassionate attitude. · Professional, courteous and helpful with co-workers, other church staff and parents.
  • Position Structure and Level Childcare Specialist reports to the Director of Drop-In.
  • This is a part-time, non-exempt position subject to a three-month probationary period.

Benefits

  • Professional Development
  • First Aid Training
  • CPR Training