APPENDIX 5.C
Hope Alive, Inc.
Job Description (Active)
Job Title:
Reports to:
FSLA Classification:
Pay Classification:
Approved:
Children’s Ministry Director
Executive Director
Exempt
Full Time
Approved 3/14/06; amended and approved 5/9/07; modified
7/24/06; amended 9/12/06; amended and approved 10/9/07;
amended and approved 6/15/10
General Responsibility:
Responsible for the development and management of all children’s programming for
children from six weeks through 17 years of age. Hope Alive’s children’s program
includes licensed childcare center for infant through preschooler as well as after-school
and a full-time summer program for school-age children to enhance resident children and
family development.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Administrative:
1. Supervise, manage and ensure implementation of all aspects of the children’s
ministry programming.
2. Support unity and lead the children’s ministry team supervising both staff and
assigned volunteers.
3. Maintain a clean, organized and safe environment that enhances child
development, ease of operations and maintains the physical and psychological
safety of all children, staff and volunteers.
4. Ensure compliance with applicable state regulations for childcare centers and
mandatory reporting laws.
5. Communicate children’s ministry needs to ensure best practice and licensing
standards.
6. Maintain children’s ministry staff/child ratios by adequate scheduling of staff
and qualified volunteers.
7. Identify and communicate needs for volunteers to support the children’s
ministry.
8. Ensure all medication procedures are followed.
9. Complete all records and reports required by the children’s ministry to support
best practice and state licensing requirements.
10. Participate in staff meetings.
11. Participate in training and engage in regularly scheduled supervision.
12. Ensure implementation and compliance of organization’s policies and
procedures with regular review and evaluation.
13. Provide data to supervisor for evaluation of children’s ministry outcomes.
14. Ensure all children’s ministry staff completes continuing education
requirements according to licensing regulations.
Direct Service:
1. Be available to children’s ministry staff, parents and children to address
presenting needs, and keep parents and staff informed of progress on a regular
basis.
2. Oversee the development of lesson plans and activities that are appropriate for
the developmental stages of infants and preschool children.
3. Establish and implement school aged structured programs which include
summer/days off/ and after school program and activities.
4. Assist as needed with the implementation of the infant and preschool program.
5. Conduct scheduled developmental assessments of participating children and
subsequent reviews with parents.
6. Utilize sound judgment and interpersonal communication skills at all times
when dealing with resident families.
7. Ensure privacy and confidentiality for both staff and residents at all times and
in accordance with established Hope Alive policies and procedures.
8. Develop and maintain a positive learning environment for all children.
9. Implement appropriate discipline techniques according to Hope Alive, Inc.’s
policies and procedures.
10. Assess and monitor the physical needs of the children (i.e., immunizations,
health screenings, etc).
11. Collaborate with the Family Ministry Specialist regarding the developmental
and physical needs of the children.
12. Assist with additional staffing needs for fundraisers, administrative duties and
events as assigned.
13. Transport resident children and their families on outings utilizing Hope Alive
Inc.’s vehicle.
14. Additional duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
1. Must be 21 years of age.
2. Must have a high school diploma or equivalent or successfully completed at least
two courses for credit from an accredited college or university.
3. Must have successfully completed 9 clock hours of approved pre-service training
in communicating with staff, parents, and the public; and 3 semester hours or their
equivalent of approved administrative training.
4. Have successfully completed 6 semester hours or 90 clock hours, or their
equivalent, of approved pre-service training, or hold the Child Development
Associate National Credential that is issued by the Council for Professional
Recognition.
5. Must have at least 1 year of experience working with preschoolers in a licensed
child care center, nursery school, church-operated school, or similar setting; or
caring for preschoolers as a registered family child care provider.
6. Must have at least 1 year of experience working with infants in a supervised child
development center or 2 years experience working with infants in a family day
care setting.
7. 400 hours of experience working under supervision primarily with school age
children in a licensed child care center, public or private school, or a similar
setting; or 1 year experience caring for school age children as a registered family
child care provider.
8. Must be Director qualified according to the State of Maryland Office of Child
Care licensing regulations.
9. Valid Drivers License.
Knowledge and Skills:
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2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills.
Ability to provide a positive, nurturing environment for children.
Extensive knowledge of child development and special needs.
Experience in program curriculum development and implementation required.
Supervisory experience required.
Fluency in Spanish preferred.
Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
Obtain and maintain CPR and first aid certification.
Personal Qualities:
1. Personal beliefs and values are in agreement with Hope Alive, Inc.’s mission and
core values.
2. Support the program philosophy.
3. Demonstrated agreement with Hope Alive, Inc.’s core value of faith in Christ as
Lord and Savior by testimony, service, and active participation in local faith
community.
APPENDIX 5.Z
Hope Alive, Inc.
Job Description (Active)
Job Title:
Reports to:
FSLA Classification:
Pay Classification:
Approved:
Child Care Preschool Teacher
Children’s Ministry Director
Non-Exempt
Full-Time/Part-Time Hourly
Approved 6/13/06; modified 6/21/06; amended and approved
10/9/07; amended 12/09/09 and approved 12/15/09; amended and
approved 7/20/10.
General Responsibility:
Responsible for the successful implementation of programs and activities for the
Children’s Ministry preschool, under the direction of the Children’s Ministry Director.
Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Establish and maintain good rapport with resident mothers and children.
2. Become knowledgeable about the curriculum and resources selected for
classroom instruction.
3. Plan and implement planned preschool programs and activities, under the
direction of the Children’s Ministry Director.
4. Ensure a team approach with assigned volunteers in all aspects of the children’s
program.
5. Implement appropriate discipline techniques as outlined in the Policies and
Procedures.
6. Provide continuous supervision to children as assigned.
7. Understand and implement Hope Alive, Inc.’s Policies and Procedures for the
Children’s Ministry.
8. Understand and implement COMAR regulations for licensed centers.
9. Maintain a clean, organized and safe environment.
10. Respond to emergency situations in accordance with established Hope Alive,
Inc.’s emergency protocol.
11. Assist children with hygiene needs.
12. Attend staff meetings regularly and as required.
13. Participate in training, and respond positively to supervision.
14. Transport residents and their families on outings utilizing Hope Alive Inc.’s
vehicle.
15. Document and maintain incident reports and logs in compliance with Hope
Alive Inc.’s policy and procedure.
16. Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
1. Must be 19 years of age.
2. Must have high school degree or equivalent.
3. Certificate of Completion of 90 hour course and Infant and Toddler Course in an
acknowledged Child Care-COMAR required classes
4. Qualified as Child Care Teacher in Preschool Center and with infants and toddlers
by the MD Dept. of Education’s Office of Child Care.
5. Must have minimum 1 year of experience working under supervision primarily
with preschoolers in a licensed child care center, nursery school, church-operated
school, or similar setting, or as a registered family child care provider caring for
preschoolers; or 1 year of college, or a combination of experience and college that
together are equivalent to 1 year.
6. Some experience working with school age children and infants required.
7. Valid driver’s license.
Knowledge and Skills:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to provide a positive, nurturing environment for children.
Knowledge of child development and special needs.
Fluency in English required, fluency in Spanish preferred.
Obtain and maintain CPR and first aid certification (provided upon hire).
Personal Qualities:
1. Support the program philosophy and Hope Alive Inc.’s core values and beliefs.
2. Personal beliefs and values are in agreement with Hope Alive, Inc.’s mission and
core values.
3. Demonstrated agreement with Hope Alive, Inc.’s core value of faith in Christ as
Lord and Savior by testimony, service, and active participation in local faith
community.
APPENDIX 5.DD
Hope Alive, Inc.
Job Description (Active)
Job Title:
Reports to:
FSLA Classification:
Pay Classification:
Approved:
Child Care School-Age Teacher
Children’s Ministry Director
Non-Exempt
Full-Time
Board approved 08/21/2012
General Responsibility:
Responsible for the successful implementation of programs and activities for the
children’s program, under the direction of the Children’s Ministry Director. Hope Alive,
Inc.’s children’s program is designed for children ranging in ages from birth through 17
years of age. Hope Alive’s children’s program includes a child care center for infants and
preschoolers, as well as after-school and a full-time summer program for school age
children, including evening/weekend structure and activities to enhance resident child
and family development.
Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Establish and maintain good rapport with resident mothers and children.
2. Document and report all incidents according to policy and procedure.
3. Become knowledgeable about the curriculum and resources selected for
classroom instruction.
4. Implement planned after-school program and activities.
5. Ensure a team approach with assigned volunteers and co-workers in aspects of the
children’s program.
6. Understand and implement Hope Alive’, Inc’s policies and procedures for the
children’s program, especially concerning the appropriate discipline techniques as
outlined therein.
7. Provide continuous supervision to children as assigned.
8. Maintain a clean, organized and safe environment.
9. Assist children with hygiene needs.
10. Attend staff meetings, training and supervision regularly and as required.
11. Participate in training and respond positively to supervision.
12. Transport residents and their families on outings utilizing Hope Alive, Inc.’s
vehicle.
13. Respond to emergency situations in accordance with established Hope Alive,
Inc.’s emergency protocol.
14. Document and maintain incident reports, logs and attendance sheets in
compliance with Hope Alive, Inc.’s policy and procedure and the Maryland
Office of Child Care.
15. Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
1. Be 19 years old or older;
2. Have a high school diploma or a certificate of high school equivalence, or have
successfully completed courses for credit from an accredited college or university
3. Successfully completed one of the following:
6 semester hours or 90 clock hours or their equivalent of approved pre-service
training; 9 clock hours of approved pre-service training in communicating
with staff, parents, and the public; and one of the following:
 400 hours of experience working under supervision primarily with
school age children in a licensed child care center, public or private
school, or similar setting, or 400 hours of experience caring for
school age children as a registered family child care provider;
 1 year of college; or
 A combination of experience and college that together are
equivalent to 1 year; The individual qualified before July 1, 2008,
as a child care teacher in a school age center and has been
continuously employed since that time as a child care teacher at the
same or another school age center; or
 The individual has been approved as a teacher by the State
Department of Education under COMAR 13A.09.09 for
kindergarten or grades 1 through 8; or Is certified by the
Department or by the state board of any other state for
kindergarten or grades 1 through 8.
4. Complete approved continued training, at the rate of at least 12 clock hours per
full year of employment as a child care teacher, that consists of a:
Minimum of 6 clock hours of core of knowledge training; and
Maximum of 6 clock hours of elective training; and
Document completion of the continued training on the professional
development plan.
5. Experience with school-age children and infants and/or preschoolers preferred.
6. Valid driver’s license.
Knowledge and Skills:
1. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
2. Ability to provide a positive, nurturing environment for children.
3. Medically cleared by physician as required by the Maryland State Department
of Education Employment Medical Report.
4. Knowledge of child development and special needs.
5. Fluency in Spanish preferred.
6. Obtain and maintain CPR and first aid certification.
Personal Qualities:
1. Personal beliefs and values are in agreement with Hope Alive, Inc.’s mission and
core values.
2. Demonstrated agreement with Hope Alive, Inc.’s core value of faith in Christ as
Lord and Savior by testimony, service, and active participation in local faith
community.
3. Support the Hope Alive, Inc. program philosophy.
APPENDIX 5.D
Hope Alive, Inc.
Job Description (Active)
Job Title:
Reports to:
FSLA Classification:
Pay Classification:
Approved:
Child Development Center Aide
Children’s Ministry Director
Non-Exempt
Part-Time Hourly/PRN (on-call)
Approved September 16, 2008
General Responsibility:
Responsible to assist with programs and activities of the child development center, under
the direction of the Children’s Ministry Director. Hope Alive’s child development center
includes a child care program for infants and preschoolers, which provides structure and
activities to enhance resident child and family development.
Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Establish and maintain good rapport with resident mothers and children.
2. Become knowledgeable with the curriculum and resources selected for classroom
instruction.
3. Be prepared and actively participate in planned activities.
4. Implement appropriate discipline techniques as outlined in the Policies and
Procedures Manual.
5. Provide continuous supervision to children as assigned.
6. Understand and implement Hope Alive, Inc.’s policies and procedures for the child
development center.
7. Maintain a clean, organized and safe environment.
8. Respond to emergency situations in accordance with established Hope Alive, Inc.’s
emergency protocol.
9. Assist children with hygiene needs.
10. Participate in training and respond positively to supervision.
11. Transport residents as assigned utilizing Hope Alive, Inc.’s vehicles.
12. Document and maintain incident reports and logs in compliance with Hope Alive,
Inc.’s policies and procedures.
13. Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
1. Must be at least 16 years of age.*
2. Work under the direct supervision of the Children’s Ministry Director.*
3. Provide evidence of completing approved continued training at the rate of at least
6 clock hours per full-year of employment as an aide.*
4. Medically cleared by physician as required by the Maryland State Department of
Education Employment Medical Report.
5. Some experience working with infants and preschoolers preferred.
6. Valid driver’s license preferred.
Knowledge and Skills:
1. Ability to provide a positive, nurturing environment for children.
2. Knowledge of child development and special needs preferred.
3. Obtain and maintain CPR and first aid certification.
Personal Qualities:
1. Support the program philosophy and Hope Alive Inc.’s core values and beliefs.
2. Personal beliefs and values are in agreement with Hope Alive, Inc.’s mission and
core values.
3. Demonstrated agreement with Hope Alive, Inc.’s core value of faith in Christ as
Lord and Savior by testimony, service, and active participation in local faith
community.
*Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR)