--- title: Child Care Assistant at Rockford Rescue Mission description: Rockford Rescue Mission is hiring for the Child Care Assistant role in Rockford, IL. Part-time role. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/child-care-assistant-at-rockford-rescue-mission-01a15659-acf6-7a5d-8224-c2c52a0295e8 date: 2026-11-15T01:26:44Z og_description: Join Rockford Rescue Mission as Child Care Assistant in Rockford, IL. Pays $17.75–$1.8K per hour. Part-time role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/1csysv.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | Rockford Rescue Mission | | **Location** | Rockford, IL | | **Salary** | $17.75/hr - $1.8K/hr | | **Type** | Part Time | | **Posted** | Oct 20, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** A- · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** No H-1B sponsorship on record for Rockford Rescue Mission. - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for Rockford Rescue Mission. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $39,000 – $53,000 a year (median $47,000). ## Description **Rate $17.75** **PROGRAM** **DUTIES**   - Provide a loving Christian atmosphere to care for and teach children while using a variety of age-appropriate materials and methods. - Carry out daily and weekly housekeeping tasks to provide a safe and clean environment for children to grow and play. - Protect all children from hazards caused by other children. - Adhere to RRM discipline policies. - Assist Preschool/School Age Coordinator in keeping up-to-date records on children. - Maintain Daily Log of pertinent information for each child as needed. - Supervise and train STAARS volunteers. - Discuss and advise mothers about appropriate parenting techniques for their young children. - Participate with children in structured, daily activities. **GENERAL** **RESPONSIBILITIES**  - Fill out requests for supplies and maintenance and submit to Children’s Program Director for approval. - Supervise holidays as assigned. - Attend weekly Staff Meetings and any other program support meetings. - Carry out any other duties as assigned and/or are necessary. - Responsible for working together as a team and assisting other childcare workers when necessary. - Responsible for working together as a team and assisting other childcare workers when necessary. **PHYSICAL** **FACTORS**  - Continuous standing, moving, reaching, bending, twisting, walking, stooping and kneeling - Ability to lift up to 25 pounds. - Frequent sitting on floor and child sized chairs. **SPIRITUAL RESPONSIBILITIES** - Take every opportunity to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ with others. - Provide spiritual encouragement to staff, volunteers, guests, and residents. - Invest in the spiritual development of staff, guests, residents, and donors. - Pray for and with staff, volunteers, guests, residents, and donors. - Ensure actions and policies reflect the Christian values and purpose of the Mission. - Handle relational conflicts according to the Staff Covenant of Romans 12:18 and Matthew 18:15-19 - Memorize monthly Scripture, Mission Statement, and Mission Core Values. - Participate in corporate prayer and Scripture reading, staff chapel services, and all spiritual gatherings. - Support and attend annual mandatory Evangelism In Service training to grow in knowledge of leading others to faith in Christ. Participate in annual spiritual growth training through organization selected curriculum. **QUALIFICATIONS**  - Minimum requirement High School or GED. - Must have a strong personal relationship with Jesus Christ. - Must be active in a local Christian church. - Must demonstrate compassion toward the poor, needy, and homeless. - Must have strong leadership qualities and demonstrate character traits of integrity, trustworthiness, responsibility, etc. - Must display respect, gentleness, and accountability when interacting with the Recovery Program clients. - Must be teachable and function as a team player. ## Skills - Compassion - Teamwork - In-Service Training - Housekeeping - Human Resources - Leadership - Maintenance - Developer Relations - Equities ## Related - [Education & Training jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/education-and-training?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Childcare Teacher & Director jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/education-and-training/childcare-teachers-and-directors?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Preschool / Childcare Teacher jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/education-and-training/childcare-teachers-and-directors/preschool-childcare-teacher?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Explore this job market - [Illinois](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/illinois?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 101564 jobs - [Individual and Family Services](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/healthcare/individual-and-family-services?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 47205 jobs - [Rockford, IL](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/illinois/rockford?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 1468 jobs ## Related pages - [Illinois](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/illinois?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 101564 jobs - [Individual and Family Services](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/healthcare/individual-and-family-services?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 47205 jobs - [Rockford, IL](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/illinois/rockford?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 1468 jobs ## Browse - [Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by country](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs in the United States by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by career field](https://www.foundrole.com/careers?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)