Childcare Associate

San Jose, United States | Posted on 03/06/2026

To provide safe, dependable, secure, engaging and nurturing care to elementary aged children of Redemption Staff.

1. Adhere to policies and procedures as outlined in the REDEMPTION employee handbook;

2. Take shared responsibility for accomplishing the vision of REDEMPTION and the Redemption Kids Department

3. Strive to display professionalism and moral conduct becoming of a church environment.

4. Create a welcoming, safe and fun environment for kids to build relationships with God and others, discover their purpose and learn to walk in Kingdom identity.

5. Arrive on time.

6. Plan and implement activities and opportunities that encourage student’s curiosity, exploration, and problem-solving.

7. Provide the children with age-appropriate activities that promote physical, intellectual, and social growth.

8. Plan and prepare classroom setting that is age appropriate.

9. Establish positive and ongoing communication with children and staff.

10. Be willing to receive instruction on and contribute to the development of Weekly Lesson plans from Dept Head and Staff Childcare Coordinator on how these will be fulfilled.

11. Care for infants, toddlers and preschool aged children in an age appropriate way which includes but is not limited to feeding, changing diapers, escorting to the restroom, maintaining a safe environment, putting children down for naps, holding, or sitting with and cheerfully interacting with children through games, stories, play and prayer.

12. Assist in observing, assessing, recording, and identifying the needs of each child and plan for the child’s growth.

13. Implement current Health Standards Policy.

14. Maintain Clean Environment for children.

15. Be a problem solver and take initiative within the classroom to ensure lesson plans and schedules are carried out.

16. Have exceptional communication, teaching and interpersonal skills.

17. Have a joyful demeanor and attitude with Staff, children and families.

18. Follow health and safety protocol, complete Incident/Accident Report and submit to proper authorities in accordance with Redemption policy

19. Help on Sundays in Redemption Kids Live services as needed.

20. Attend required staff meetings during the week and assist with preparation of supplies and curriculum materials throughout the week as needed.

21. Attend all special events and assist when needed.

• Submitted and committed to the vision of Redemption.
• Good organizational and communication skills; attention to details; able to handle information with confidentiality.
• Ability to relate well with pastoral staff, ministry leaders, co-workers, volunteers, visitors, and members.
• Great attitude and willing to be flexible in the midst of change