Kids Keeper

Greenhouse Church•Jacksonville, FL

About The Position

The purpose of this part time, per diem position is to support Greenhouse Church Jacksonville by providing child care assistance. A Kid Keeper is responsible for ensuring the safety and security of children during church services and events. The expectation of this position is that the individual will contribute to the team spirit of the staff and congregation through fellowship, encouragement, cooperation, prayer, and other appropriate ways as he/she serves his/her Lord Jesus Christ.

Requirements

Demonstrated experience in Christian leadership by using credibility and capabilities to influence followers to pursue God’s direction for their lives
Demonstrated experience in completing a range of administrative and/or necessary tasks
Comfortable with performing similar repetitive tasks every week while maintaining excellence
A good level of communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to work as a part of a team oriented working environment, and to mobilize others as part of a team culture
Well-developed computer skills including demonstrated experience in the use of a range of Microsoft Office products (i.e.: Word, Excel, etc.) additional skills as needed.
Excellent time management skills
Maintains effective communication with all Greenhouse staff to ensure coordination and exchange of information for accomplishing Greenhouse goals
Maintains working hours as determined by the needs of the ministry/position
Comfortable cleaning body fluids and tending to injuries
Able to make quick decisions in unexpected situations
Willing (and able to learn) to troubleshoot computer-related problems independently
Demonstrates effective written and verbal communication skills
Able to lift up to 30 pounds and move furniture

Nice To Haves

Experience with children of varying abilities
Proficient in administrative tasks
Good written and verbal communication skills
Is currently serving or has recently served in a volunteer ministry
Competent in Microsoft Office and Google drive, etc.
Available during summer and specific holidays

Responsibilities

Arrive on time and be prepared for scheduled shifts
Accept and confirm monthly scheduled shifts
Ensure safety of children in your care
Execute planned activities
Cultivate an environment of safety and fun
Maintain a clean and organized space for children
Communicate with Kids Director about necessary changes in your schedule
Keep a running written record of children in your care along with a list of allergies and parents contact information
Complete all trainings in a timely manner
Read all emails/text messages regarding Kid Keepers
Be familiar with and adhere to all child safety policies written in Kid Church Manual
Seek discernment with the team ensuring the Holy Spirit and prayer come into play for our decisions
Recognize and value the differences in others- treat w/ dignity, respect, grace
Communicate openly and honestly without fear of repercussion
Proactively ensure every voice matters - listen for understanding more than talking at others
Resolve and/or eliminate “under the table” issues
Proactively contributing to the staff culture
Actively assists in creating, participating and utilizing effective feedback loops for the benefit of team culture
Places a high value on unity (According to Ephesians 4:3)
Lives a life above reproach (1 Timothy 3)
Models a life of holiness, purity and integrity (Hebrews 12:14)
Has a good grasp of scripture and not given to untested points of view (Colossians 2:8)
Devotes themselves to prayer (Colossians 4:2)
Has a persevering spirit and soul (James 1:4).
Is strong and stable and not given to double-mindedness (James 1:8)
Is quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to be angry (James 1:19)
Has a calmness of spirit and does not over react (Proverbs 29:20)
Displays loyalty to other team members (2 Timothy 4:9-18)
Displays a positive attitude (Philippians 4:8)