Brentwood Childcare Worker

Brentwood Baptist Church • Brentwood, TN

18h • Onsite

About The Position

The Brentwood Baptist Church Childcare Worker is responsible to the church, under the direction of the Brentwood Baptist Childcare Coordinator, for providing childcare for ages birth through 5th grade. Hours include Sunday AM (as needed), Wednesday AM (weekly), Wednesday PM (weekly), and Special Events. The role requires comfort in teaching Bible stories and assisting with crafts and games. CPR certification or willingness to obtain it is necessary.

Requirements

• A personal sense of calling from God to vocational Christian ministry in general and to this particular area of ministry.
• Can identify closely with the mission, values, vision, theology, philosophy and methodology of Brentwood Baptist Church.
• A mature Christian who is demonstrates the Fruit of the Spirit, is growing in their faith and is committed to spiritual disciplines such as Bible reading, prayer.
• The proven ability to identify, equip and lead a team of volunteers.
• Ability to collaborate, cooperate and function well in a team environment.
• Demonstrates strong written and verbal communication skills.
• 18 years of age or older
• Able to lift children and move around easily in order to perform duties required to care for children of ages birth through 5th grade.
• Active participant of a local evangelical church, as well as a growing relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Certified in Infant/Child CPR (or willing to obtain certification)
• Must complete a criminal background check.
• Enjoy working with children.

Nice To Haves

• Management competencies including effective direction of resources and volunteers, maximizing personal effectiveness, problem-solving, and timely decision-making.
• Team Contribution competencies such as flexibility, self-direction, proactivity, willingness to take on additional responsibilities, and collaboration.
• Team Communication competencies including clear conveyance of expectations, effective written and verbal communication, adherence to commitments, and functioning well in a team environment.
• Pastoring/Shepherding competencies such as demonstrating Christ-likeness, leading by serving, utilizing emotional intelligence, and investing in the development of others.
• Self-Development competencies including prioritizing self-development goals, obtaining necessary KASH (knowledge, attitude, skill, and habits), having a teachable spirit, and having an appropriate gap between current abilities and job description for future growth.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for providing age-appropriate care for children ranging in age from infant-5th grade.
• Provide dependable, safe and secure care to the children in the care of Brentwood Baptist Church.
• Abide by all the safety and security policies outlined by Brentwood Baptist Church.
• Maintain current CPR/First Aid Training for infants and children.
• Engage children in organized activities while in childcare- using age-appropriate songs, stories, lessons and crafts.
• Ensure safety and cleanliness of the childcare environment.
• Know the emergency plans posted in each classroom and implement them when necessary.
• Use appropriate, consistent and positive discipline.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED