Children's Ministry Assistant

Portland Rescue Mission•Portland, OR

19h•$18 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

Portland Rescue Mission is seeking a Children's Ministry Assistant. This gifted servant will have a warm and friendly disposition, a natural talent for connecting with kids and an energetic spirit that supports trust, growth, and learning for all. This role is vital in creating a safe, nurturing, and Christ-centered environment where children (birth-age 12) can build self-esteem, strengthen social skills, and experience healthy relationships. Working closely with our ministry team, you will help foster consistent routines, engaging activities, and meaningful discipleship moments while utilizing trauma-informed classroom principles. The Children's Ministry Assistant supports the spiritual, emotional, and developmental needs of children while demonstrating the love of Christ in the lives of families as they heal through our long-term recovery program.

Requirements

A personal relationship with Jesus Christ and a testimony of continued growth in faith.
Adheres to Portland Rescue Mission’s Statement of Faith and Code of Ethics.
A personal ethos and work ethic that reflects Portland Rescue Mission’s ministry culture – Highly Relational, Christ-Centered, Joyful Servant.
Desire to serve God in the ministry to hurting women and children.
A pleasant, gentle, grace filled manner toward others.
Strong team player.
Prompt and thorough in job performance, self-starter.
Creative and logical problem solving, able to learn quickly.
Experience in Mac and Microsoft Windows software.
Ability to lift at least 50 lbs., sit on and rise up from the floor, and quickly physically engage with children unassisted.
Valid driver’s license and ability to drive large vans for field trips.

Responsibilities

Support the spiritual, emotional, and developmental needs of children.
Demonstrate the love of Christ in the lives of families.
Create a safe, nurturing, and Christ-centered environment.
Foster consistent routines, engaging activities, and meaningful discipleship moments.
Utilize trauma-informed classroom principles.
Ensure children's basic needs are consistently met, including diapering, feeding, playing, and engaging in classroom activities.
Teach and model Christ-centered parenting to mothers.
Share the Gospel with women and children through Bible lessons, worship, and answering questions.
Invite women and children into a relationship with Jesus Christ and disciple them.
Create a healthy atmosphere by teaching a playful, joyful, and Christlike lifestyle.
Maintain a well-organized, clean, colorful, and joyful classroom and playground environment.
Accept responsibility for other areas in the Children’s Center.