Children's Ministry Summer Assistant

Portland Rescue Mission•Portland, OR

6d•$17 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

The Children's Ministry Summer Assistant will support the Children’s Center Teachers in creating a Christ-centered, school-like environment for up to 25 children (birth-age 12) while increasing social, language, and motor skills that may be delayed due to environmental factors. Utilizing trauma-informed classroom principles, this role will work with mothers, children, volunteers, and community resources to assist children in the development of educational, emotional, and spiritual growth. Emphasis is placed on building self-esteem, strengthening social skills, and experiencing healthy relationships, with a goal of building connection and trust.

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 men, women and children
A pleasant, gentle, grace filled manner toward others
Composed and professional
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

Responsibilities

Participants with children living at Shepherd’s Door will know their children are well loved and cared for while they remain fully engaged in their program
Lead Teachers will be supported in focusing on the children and curriculum delivery, knowing other areas of classroom needs are being met by theAssistant
Children’s basic needs will be consistently met, including diapering, feeding, playing, and engaging in classroom activities that develop trust and healing
Portland Rescue Mission staff and volunteers will feel supported, needed, and honored in a classroom that is run on teamwork
Through Godly teaching and a loving environment, mothers and children living at Shepherd’s Door are given the encouragement and training needed to transition to healthy communities and transformed lives
Teach and model Christ-centered parenting to mothers, some who may have had traumatic pasts or have experienced homelessness
Clearly and appropriately share the Gospel with women and children through Bible lessons, worship, and answering questions
Create a healthy atmosphere by teaching a playful, joyful, and Christlike lifestyle for families living at Shepherd’s Door
Maintain a well-organized, clean, colorful, and joyful classroom and playground environment
Accept responsibility for other areas in the Children’s Center