We are hiring a part-time Community Group Kids and Childcare Coordinator! Check out the job description below. If you or someone you know is interested after reading it, please email a resume and your Jesus story to brittany@publicchurch.com. The deadline for submitting a resume is June 17th. If you have any questions, feel free to email us as well. We are excited to see how Jesus moves through this hiring process!
Role Description
Community Group Kids & Childcare Coordinator
Role Summary:
A Community Group Kids & Childcare Coordinator leads the way in implementing Public Church’s vision by coming alongside staff & parents in creating an opportunity to engage children during the community group meeting time & other church events. This role will also pilot assisting the Public Kids Director.
Areas of Responsibility*:
Hiring, rehiring, vetting, training, & onboarding Community Group Kids staff & childcare staff/volunteers for other church events.
Preparing curriculum, supplies, & managing classroom numbers for Community Group Kids each week.
Leading Community Group Kids staff on Wednesday evenings.
Stewarding the church’s resources & finances is of highest priority.
Overseeing Community Group Kids Wednesday evening experience on Public Church campus during spring & fall terms.
Coordinating with staff, childcare teammates/volunteers, & parents for church-wide events in which childcare is provided.
* Additional responsibilities include assisting the PK Director on specific Sundays, events, and during the week.
Responsibility Details:
Families Discipleship / Support - Partner with parents by building relationships & communication.
This includes but is not limited to:
Build relationships by engaging with parents when the opportunities present themselves at Community Group Kids & other childcare opportunities.
Specifically welcoming parents & children upon arrival.
Directing parents & children to the check-in station, classrooms, etc.
Communicating any changes (schedule, room, staff, etc.) with parents & children.
Provide information through communicating with parents by way of answering questions as needed, being familiar with children, embracing a full understanding of the Community Group Kids environments, & being able to articulate the vision & opportunities offered with Community Group Kids.
Additional parent communication includes:
Contacting any parents in the event of an inconsolable child, a discipline issue, a bathroom issue, medical occurrence, etc.
Documenting any conversation with parents that goes beyond general conversation (i.e. any time a parent has to be called during CG Kids or an “issue” is discussed at pick-up time).
Documenting any medical issue beyond a scratch or minor bump.
Community Group Kids Experiences - Provide a safe & fun environment for kids to embrace the journey of knowing Christ & form relationships with peers & CG Kids staff.
This includes but is not limited to:
Preparing curriculum/activities for each Wednesday evening.
Making copies, acquiring, & distributing any extra supplies that are needed, etc.
An understanding of any weekly supplemental activities presented in order to best teach/guide children the material.
Staff that are passionate, equipped, and background checked to serve kids.
Making decisions on sending extra staff home in the event of an abundance of staff vs. children.
Making decisions on sending extra staff home in the event of an abundance of staff vs. children.
Making decisions on sending extra staff home in the event of an abundance of staff vs. children.
Making decisions on weather/temperature (outside time).
Ensuring all doors are locked 10 minutes after drop off-time & unlocked at pick-up time.
An understanding of how to handle unforeseen circumstances: in the event of a fire, severe weather, intruder, etc.
Training will be provided
Staff Development - Engage in Community Group Kids staff development through training(s)/huddles, communications, & expectations.
This includes but is not limited to:
Training on general child safety, CPR, heimlich maneuver, building evacuation etc., plus Community Group Kids policies, procedures, structure, and supplemental activities.
Communication by answering messages & requests from direct leaders, & co-workers, plus adhering to Community Group Kids staff expectations.
Communicating any issues or happenings outside of the “norm” with staff, children, or parents.
Reminding staff of CG Kids meeting dates, off dates, deadlines, additional meetings, huddle times, etc.
Communicate with Community Group Kids staff any changes or updates for the Wednesday evening experience.
Being the primary contact for staff throughout the week.
Which includes if a staff member becomes ill, does not show, runs late, etc.
Leading staff huddle prior to Wednesday evening experience.
Leading staff huddle prior to Wednesday evening experience.
Leading staff huddle prior to Wednesday evening experience.
Leading staff huddle prior to Wednesday evening experience.
Coordinating Other Childcare for Church-Wide Events
This includes but is not limited to:
Communicating with and coordinating childcare staff for church-wide events. (ie. Worship Night, Good Friday gathering, etc.)
Creating and sharing childcare registration forms with families for church-wide events as needed.
Preparing supplies and managing classroom numbers for church-wide events.
Following stewardship policies for payment of event childcare staff.
Piloting Assisting the PK Director
This includes but is not limited to:
Curriculum prep, parent/team communication, helping with events, and/or assisting on Sundays in busy seasons. (ie. August/January, Christmas, Easter, etc.)
Community Representative - Serve as an ambassador for Public Church’s vision in the community.
This includes but is not limited to:
Not engaging in behavior that is questionable, illegal, or that could negatively affect the church at large in the community or on social media.
Your social media accounts are “yours”, but posting or reposting questionable material: images, quotes, song lyrics, etc. could cause parents to question the care of their children at Public Church.
When in doubt - don’t!
Role Details:
Hours: 10-15 hours per week
Including but not limited to: Wednesday evenings, special events, specific Sundays throughout the year, and additional hours throughout the week.
Preferred Qualifications:
Age 18 or above
Prior childcare experience &/or prior experience within Public Kids & Community Group Kids preferred
CPR certified & Heimlich Maneuver trained
Expectations of All Staff Roles:
Buy-in to and live out the Vision Frame, which includes Our Vision, What We Believe, Our Culture, Our Strategy, and How to Embrace the Journey.
Anchored in the Word of God and Committed to a Community Group.
Support existing marriages through words and actions while also working to value single people.
High Standard of Excellence in all areas of your life (Titus 2:7-8).
Other:
Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Background check required.
Candidate must be capable of utilizing stairs to access office in 2nd story of building.