Childcare Worker

Childcare Worker

The Childcare Worker supports the Lead and Assistant Teachers and contributes to a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate classroom environment. This position ensures compliance with licensing regulations, maintains high-quality supervision, supports instructional activities, and engages positively with children throughout the day. The Childcare Worker partners closely with the Lead and Assistant Teachers to create a consistent, supportive, and Christ-centered learning experience for every child.

Position Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain active supervision of children at all times—within sight, hearing, and quick reach.
• Demonstrate awareness of the entire group even when engaging one-on-one or with a small group.
• Respond quickly and appropriately to children's needs, conflicts, or safety concerns.
• Adjust supervision strategies to match the activity (e.g., increased attention during art or gross motor play).
• Spend significant time actively playing with and engaging children; focus on caregiving responsibilities rather than personal tasks.
• Encourage problem-solving by observing carefully and stepping in only when needed.
• During circle time, Bible time, or instruction model attentiveness and engagement to support classroom expectations.
• Maintain active and constant supervision outdoors. Stay engaged with children and monitor the entire play area for safety.
• Complete assigned chores and initial the chore chart during each time frame (opening, quiet time/nap, closing) per ND licensing regulations.
• Ensure toys and materials are returned to proper places by the end of the day.
• Learn and follow the expectations, routines, and classroom management style of the Lead Teacher.
• Allow the Lead Teacher to manage behavioral or disciplinary situations; provide quiet, supportive information if needed.

Qualifications:

• Agreement with HOPE Church values and the mission of HOPEful Beginnings to provide a developmentally appropriate Christian environment where children are encouraged to let God love them, love Him and return, and love others in Jesus' name.
• CPR Certification for Adult, Child, and Infant with AED and First Aid Certification, or ability to obtain.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a warm, welcoming presence.

Hopeful Beginnings Staff Team Expectations:

• Complete all required trainings within appropriate timeframe.
• Function as part of a team; working to maintain and develop relationships within the staff, to exercise care in disagreements, and to be supportive of one another on the staff team.
• Available on some evenings for various meetings.
• Attend staff meetings as scheduled.
• Maintain confidentiality in all personal, business, and financial matters.