Company Summary

Grace Fellowship is a Christ-centered, non-denominational, Christian church in the Capital District that believes in the authority of the Bible. All of the Church’s teaching focuses on integrating the truth of God's Word into our daily lives. Grace Fellowship’s mission is “to glorify God by making more and better disciples.” We believe that God, in His wisdom, has chosen us to be an integral part of helping to fulfill this mission. It’s Grace Fellowship’s goal to see our community continually moving forward in their journey towards being Christ-centered. Grace Fellowship has 3 locations: Latham, Halfmoon, and Saratoga.

Position Summary

The Childcare Provider provides a safe, attentive, and nurturing environment to ensure a positive experience for children and families. This role is responsible for actively engaging with children in age-appropriate activities, maintaining a clean and secure childcare environment, and following all church safety and child protection policies.

Essential Functions

Supervise children during church childcare events, ensuring their safety and adherence to all established safety and security policies
Engage consistently with children throughout the event through age-appropriate play, activities, and interaction
Maintain the childcare room by picking up, cleaning, and restoring the space to its original condition at the conclusion of each event

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities (KSAs)

Required KSAs

Knowledge of early childcare safely practices
Basic understanding of child development and age-appropriate behavior
Ability to engage children through play, activities, and positive interaction
Strong observation skills to monitor children and identify potential safety concerns
Effective communication skills with children, parents/guardians, and staff
Ability to supervise multiple children at one time while maintaining a safe environment
Ability to respond effectively in the case of unexpected situations or emergencies

Desired KSAs

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or equivalent combination of education and experience

What We Believe

Grace Fellowship expects all staff to align with our nine (9) statements of faith. These can be found on our website.

Working Conditions

Work is performed at our Halfmoon campus, indoors in a classroom setting, with occasional outdoor activities
Evening work on Tuesdays and occasional weekend work required
Requires interaction with children of various ages, parents/guardians, and staff
Adherence to church safety and security policies is required at all times
The environment may include moderate noise levels due to children’s activities

Physical & Mental Demands

Ability to lift, carry, or assist children and children’s materials, up to 30 lbs.
Ability to actively supervise children for the duration of childcare events, including walking, standing, carrying and moving throughout the room
Sufficient vision, hearing, and communication ability to monitor children and ensure safety
Ability to sit on the floor, bend, kneel, and reach to interact with children and assist with activities

Equal Employment Opportunity

Grace Fellowship is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fair and inclusive hiring practices in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.

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