Care Team - Waxahachie

The Avenue Church Care Team is a team of childcare staff who work closely with our church. We provide childcare to our weekday and weeknight programs, along with filling in spots during our Sunday services. We have a rewarding, fun, and engaging atmosphere! We build relationships with our kids and families while providing an environment where our children can learn about Jesus!

The ideal candidate will have a passion for working with children, be able to provide a safe and nurturing environment, and have the ability to implement a pre planned curriculum. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing care for children of various ages, ensuring their safety and well-being at all times, and helping them develop socially, emotionally, spiritually, and intellectually.

Responsibilities:

• Create a safe and nurturing environment for children.


• Implement provided age-appropriate biblical curriculum.


• Maintain records of behaviors, and progress.


• Supervise and monitor the safety of children in their care.


• Provide guidance to children on social interactions, and other skills.


• Assist with room clean up at the end of each shift.


• Communicate with parents about their child's behavior.


• Change diapers in age appropriate rooms.


• Engage with children during worship and activities.


• Be comfortable with assisting children who are potty training.

Shift Schedule:

• Sunday shifts: 9am-10:45am, 10:45am-12:30pm, 6:00pm-8:15pm (optional)


• Monday: 6:15pm-9:15pm (optional)


• Tuesday: 5:45pm-8:15pm (optional)


• Wednesdays: 9am-11:30am (mandatory), 6pm-8:15pm (optional)


• Thursdays: 6pm-8:15pm (optional)

Requirements:

• At least 1 year of professional childcare experience required.


• CPR certification is preferred.


• Flexibility and willingness to work with multiple age groups.


• Be able to lift children up to 50lbs.


• Availability and flexibility to work all the provided shifts - Monday Evenings, Tuesday Evenings, Wednesday Mornings, Wednesday Evenings, Sunday Mornings. Some holidays, and other shifts that may pop up.

Expected hours:

• No less than 5 per week