Summer Childcare Assistant

Job Title: Childcare Assistant at Camp Grace

Job Dates: May 28 - August 23, 2024

Expected Hours: 25-40/week

Pay: $12-$15/hour, depending on experience

Job Summary: Assist the lead teacher(s) with daily activities at Camp Grace summer childcare.

Location: Camp Grace will be located at St Andrew Lutheran Church in West Fargo. Camp Grace is owned by Grace Lutheran School.

Responsible to: Lead Childcare Teacher and Principal/Director

Age Information: Applicants as young as 16 may apply.

Hiring Timeline: Interviews will take place after March 15.

About Camp Grace

· Camp Grace serves children 4-12 years old. Our maximum capacity is 40.

· Camp Grace is overseen by the North Dakota Department of Human Services and adheres to all state childcare rules and guidelines.

· Camp Grace is open 7:30 am – 6:00 pm Monday through Friday from May 28 – August 23. Camp is closed on July 4.

Requirements

• Applicants must pass a background check and submit fingerprints to the North Dakota Department of Human Services. Cleared background check required before starting work, checks take 1-3 weeks for the State to process.
• Applicants must be CPR and First Aid certified, including pediatrics, or obtain certification within 60 days of employment (Camp Grace covers the cost.)
• Applicants must complete the Growing Futures Basic Childcare Course or other Growing Futures training within 60 days of employment.

Personal Qualifications

· Support the mission and purpose of Grace Lutheran School (at St Andrew Lutheran Church).

· Show love for working with children.

· Maintain confidences, be respectful, maintain courtesy, and be an effective listener toward staff, parents, and children.

· Be professional, poised, patient, punctual, dependable, and enthusiastic.

· Respect children and expect respect in return.

Responsibilities

· Assist in the supervision and management of children.

· Maintain an appropriate, nurturing recreational environment.

· Assist in record keeping and observations related to children’s arrival, departure, behavior, and location.

· Work with children on proper manners, behavior, and social interactions.

· Assist lead teacher or cook in portioning, serving, and cleaning up after meals and snacks.

· Maintain a clean, orderly, and efficient environment according to the daily routine of the group.

· Assist in planning and implementing fun activities.

· Participate in games and activities with the children; be engaged with the children.

· Accompany small children to and from the restroom.

· Assist children with minor injuries, bumps, bruises, etc.

· Be loving and gentle with children who are upset and help resolve disputes.

· Lock and check all doors when the last one to leave.

· Report injuries, incidents, and behavior issues to parents upon pickup.

· Other reasonable duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

· Free breakfast and lunch.

· Training costs covered (CPR/First Aid, Growing Futures)

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $12.00 - $15.00 per year

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $14 - $16