Description Rate $17.75 PROGRAM DUTIES • 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. GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES • 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. Requirements PHYSICAL FACTORS • 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. SPIRITUAL RESPONSIBILITIES • 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. QUALIFICATIONS • 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.