Kids Care Staff

About the role

The Kids Care Associate is responsible for providing safe, attentive, and nurturing supervision for children participating in Centre childcare programs. This role ensures a secure environment where the children can explore, learn, and play while parents utilize Centre services.

Responsibilities

• Child Supervision & Care
• Provide continuous and attentive supervision of children at all times.
• Engage children in age-appropriate activities that promote safety, creativity, and positive interaction.
• Maintain proper child-to-staff ratios.
• Maintain awareness of each child’s location and well-being during shifts.
• Safety & Compliance
• Follow all Centre childcare policies and procedures.
• Oversee check-in and check-out processes to ensure children are released only to authorized individuals.
• Recognize and respond appropriately to injuries, illnesses, or emergencies.
• Complete incident reports accurately and promptly when required.
• Maintain CPR/First Aid/AED certification (or obtain within required timeframe).
• Absorb and enforce Centre policies and procedures.
• Communication & Professional Conduct
• Warmly welcome children and parents and provide professional, respectful communication.
• Communicate concerns or incidents promptly to the Assistant Centre Director.
• Demonstrate calm and appropriate responses in high-pressure or behavioral situations.
• Support teamwork and provide shift coverage as needed.
• Contribute ideas for program improvement.
• Operational Support
• Complete assigned cleaning and organizational tasks.
• Absorb and assist with enforcement of Centre policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Christian Faith & Character
• Profess and demonstrate a personal commitment to Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior.
• Exhibit a consistent Christian testimony and adherence to biblical principles in personal and professional life.
• Demonstrate spiritual maturity, humility, and a strong commitment to excellence and servant leadership.
• Experience & Attributes
• Minimum one year of experience working with children preferred.
• Ability to relate well to children and parents.
• Strong multitasking and situational awareness skills.
• Ability to remain calm and composed in high-pressure situations.
• CPR/First Aid/AED certification required (or ability to obtain).

Employment terms

This is a part-time, hourly, non-exempt W-2 position. Work schedules may vary based on program demand. Continued employment is contingent upon maintaining required certifications and compliance with Centre childcare policies.