Summer Staff Conference Center Child Care Team Lead

MOUNT HERMON ASSOCIATION INCORPORATED•Felton, CA

1d•$340 - $408•Onsite

About The Position

The Child Care Team Lead assists the Family Ministries Children’s Coordinator in overseeing and leading Mount Hermon’s Child Care program and staff. The role provides guidance and organization for program activities and curriculum while fostering children’s safety and spiritual growth in a manner consistent with Mount Hermon’s mission, vision, and values. This is a ministerial position. Ministerial staff are expected to demonstrate their Christian faith through their work, stewardship, relationships, and conduct, and to affirm Mount Hermon Association, Inc.’s Christian mission, vision, beliefs, culture code, and standards of conduct. Staff are expected to participate in gatherings that include prayer, worship, and Bible-centered teaching. The Team Lead supports and supervises Child Care counselors, assistant leads, and assistants; coordinates activities and curriculum; communicates with parents about children’s well-being; maintains records and supplies; and supports the physical and spiritual welfare of campers. The position also assists with other Children’s Ministry activities as requested by the Family Ministries Children’s Coordinator.

Requirements

High school graduate.
CPR and First Aid certification.
Prior experience working with children in ministry settings.
At least 18 years of age due to the requirement for onsite community living.
Proof of required vaccinations: MMR, Tdap, Varicella, Hep B, and influenza.
Proof of a negative TB screening completed within the last 60 days.
Adherence to Mount Hermon’s mission, vision, values, and commitment statements, as well as company dress code and professional grooming standards.
Satisfactory completion of a background investigation and ability to provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
Ability to lead and teach with patience and clear instruction.
Ability to work with minimum supervision and use problem-solving skills.
Ability to articulate the gospel of Jesus Christ as communicated in Scripture.
Mature understanding of and respect for authority, peers, and camp guidelines and principles.
Intuition, initiative, leadership, and observational skills.
Creativity, attention to detail, and ability to follow through with projects.
Emotional maturity and willingness to accept responsibility; a willingness to serve as needed.
Ability to work indoors and outdoors in heat, cold, wet, humid, dry, and arid conditions; sit, stand, squat, stoop, twist, hike, shout, lift or carry 15–60 pounds, and engage in physical play with children.

Nice To Haves

Some college experience.
College credits in preschool education.
Prior leadership experience in a child care setting.

Responsibilities

Assist the Family Ministries Children’s Coordinator in organizing, documenting, and facilitating the Child Care program and supporting staff members’ general well-being.
Provide leadership and support for staff success through discipleship training, team-building, and clear communication.
Coordinate with Child Care staff to implement camp activities and curriculum.
With the Family Ministries Children’s Coordinator, supervise and evaluate counselors, assistant leads, and assistants, including conducting midsummer evaluations with team members.
Maintain records as directed by the Family Ministries Children’s Coordinator.
Communicate with parents about issues or concerns regarding their children, with particular attention to health, safety, and discipline.
Attend to Child Care staff members’ personal needs as appropriate and organize team-building, communication, and recreational events.
Facilitate devotions and sharing with the Family Ministries Children’s Coordinator to support and encourage Child Care staff daily or biweekly.
Assist with classroom assignments, ordering supplies, and keeping staff informed.
Work with Assistant Leads to ensure they have ideas, materials, and weekly or daily plans.
Inform the Family Ministries Children’s Coordinator of needs, problems, joys, or unusual situations.
Order approved supplies, including Food Service items, paper from the mailroom, and miscellaneous supplies; organize and maintain clean, orderly, and stocked work areas and supplies.
Organize classroom cleaning and upkeep procedures and motivate Child Care staff to make improvements.
Attend weekly meetings with the Family Ministries Children’s Coordinator and Leadership Team.
Assist with and support other Children’s Ministry program activities, duties, or areas as requested by the Family Ministries Children’s Coordinator.
With the Family Ministries Children’s Coordinator, provide for campers’ physical and spiritual welfare through discipline and guidance.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.