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Updated March 14, 2024
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Child daycare worker requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in child daycare worker job postings.
Sample child daycare worker requirements
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Certification in CPR and First Aid
  • Experience working with children
  • Pass background check and drug test
  • Knowledge of child development and behavior management
Sample required child daycare worker soft skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Patience and empathy
  • Ability to create a safe and nurturing environment
  • Flexibility and adaptability
  • Team player and ability to work independently

Child daycare worker job description example 1

Lakewood Church child daycare worker job description

Children's Ministry / Kidslife Department

Non-Exempt

Rate: $13 per hour base pay / Sunday Premium rate of $20 per hour

Lakewood Church and Joel Osteen Ministries is an exciting mega-ministry that is making a difference around the world. Our mission is to bring hope to the world through Jesus Christ. If the message Hope Again, Dream Again, Live Again inspires you to be a part of something so much bigger than yourself, joining the staff family at Lakewood might be the right place for you. As the Childcare Worker PT, you will be a part of impacting people across the world through the opportunity described below:

Job Description

The Classroom Teacher is responsible for ensuring that quality ministry is taking place in the assigned classroom or role in the Childrens Ministry of Lakewood Church.

This position reports to the Childcare Supervisor as well as multiple area leaders and works toward the vision set forth by the Senior Pastor.

Essential Job Functions:

* Minister to children in a classroom, including teaching, guiding and comforting them.
* Care for the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of children.
* Engage all children in the assigned area at their developmental stage.
* Teach the assigned curriculum with enthusiasm.
* Ensure that quality ministry is taking place in the assigned classroom or role.
* Actively pursue chances to assist with transitions, challenging behaviors, and extra duties with a positive team attitude.
* Model a Christ-like attitude at all times.
* Ensure that parents and children, and other Kidslife staff and volunteers have a positive experience with Kidslife.
* Inspire volunteer commitment in others.
* Arrive at the assigned areas on time, prepared, and ready to work.
* Maintain flexibility to work with children of all ages (0-12), different personalities, and in different roles
* Maintain professionalism and a Christ-like attitude in dealing with parents and other Kidslife personnel regarding sensitive and confidential information.
* Complete all paperwork and classroom clean-up as assigned.
* Attend all Kidslife team meetings, staff meetings, and area trainings.
* Communicate schedule changes in a timely manner, and with all involved personnel (including the area coordinator and each ministry leader affected)
* Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

* Growing, committed follower of Christ
* Uncompromised commitment to Lakewood Churchs vision, values, and core beliefs.
* Enjoy serving and ministering to children and their parents
* Able to relate to children of all ages, parents, volunteers, other staff, and leaders in positive ways.
* Willing and able to make requested changes
* Cooperative and respectful of others, regardless of their attitude
* Gracious, kind, and loving, even under intense pressure
* Open to correction and responsive to volunteer and staff leadership
* Demonstrated commitment to excellence in one or more areas of responsibility

This job description is not meant to be all-inclusive. The job itself is subject to change

UPDATE: As more church activities and events are being added to the calendar, more shifts are becoming available and being added to this role. Flexibility will be very important.

Traditional (Non-COVID) Work schedule would be typically 20 hours/week with the potential of 28 due to special events as needed

This job description is not meant to be all-inclusive. The job itself is subject to change
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Child daycare worker job description example 2

Consultants for Children child daycare worker job description

Job DescriptionSalary: $17-$25 / hour

Are you interested in supporting children with autism or developmental / intellectual disabilities to help them live their best lives? Then this is the position for you! Consultants for Children, Inc. is a unique, client-centered company striving to meet the individual and varying needs of children with autism and other developmental disabilities, as well as their families. We believe that with effective help, each child can have a happy and fulfilling life.


Training provided for the right candidate. This position would be great for college students, high school grads, moms/dads, caregivers, nannies, paraprofessionals, teachers, coaches and more!


This is a full time position, Monday-Friday between the hours of 8am-5pm.



Why You Will Love Working for CFCI:


  • Be a part of our multi-disciplinary clinical team that may include BCBA / BCaBAs, Mental Health Therapists, Respite Providers, Child and Youth Mentors, RBTs, Interns, Wraparound Facilitators and Coaches, and our Summer Club staff
  • Client-focused agency with AWESOME clinical/support team and outstanding company culture
  • Flexible schedule
  • Discounted coursework through our partnership with Purdue University Global
  • Free CEUs, CPR/1st Aid, Handle with Care, and Seizure First Aid certifications
  • Privately owned since 2002 with nine locations throughout Colorado and growing


RBT Position Summary:


The RBT will use evidence-based protocols and positive reinforcement to teach or increase language and communication skills, promote play and social skills, encourage daily living activities, and develop pre-academic skills in the home, community, and/or school setting. You will directly contribute to our client's success stories by providing them with the necessary skills to be successful!

RBT Duties/Responsibilities:


  • Implement one on one Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) intervention programs to children in a home, school or other environments as needed
  • Observe and collect data on the child's behavior
  • Teach child the specific behavior skills called for in the treatment plan
  • Attend regular supervisory meetings with a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
  • Maintain clear lines of communication and professional boundaries


RBT Requirements:


  • Patience
  • Ability to interact well with active children
  • Ability to work cooperatively as a therapy team member, and work independently
  • Availability to work a minimum of 10 hours per week
  • Abide by the RBT ethics code
  • Be at least 18 years old with a high school diploma or equivalent
  • Clean background and positive references
  • Must be able to lift 40lbs, run, kneel, stand, play and more


Benefits:


  • 10 paid holidays a year, including your birthday
  • Paid sick time
  • Mental health days
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Medical / Vision / Dental and PTO for employees working at least 30 hours/week


Pay Range:

$17-25/hour

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Updated March 14, 2024

Zippia Research Team
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