Kid Keeper

Greenhouse Church•Gainesville, FL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of this part time, per diem position is to support microchurches and event planners by providing child care assistance. A Kid Keeper is responsible for ensuring the safety and security of children during microchurches, church meetings 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.)
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
Must be willing to uphold and champion team values including seeking discernment, valuing differences, communicating openly and honestly, ensuring every voice matters, resolving issues proactively, contributing to staff culture, and utilizing feedback loops.
Must have character attributes including a high value on unity, living a life above reproach, modeling holiness, purity and integrity, a good grasp of scripture, devotion to prayer, a persevering spirit, being strong and stable, quick to listen, slow to speak, slow to be angry, having a calmness of spirit, and displaying loyalty and a positive attitude.

Nice To Haves

Experience with children of varying abilities
Experience with lesson planning
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 co-workers and event planners about necessary changes in your schedule
Be open and available to assist with childcare for various events including but not limited to: 10 Day Fast, Breakthrough Weekend, Thrive, Microchurches, Weekly Prayer and Worship Nights, Kids Camp Extended Day Care, Annual Vision and Business Meeting, Greenhouse Conference, Greenhouse Volunteer Christmas Parties
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
Fill out change of shift forms when necessary
Read all emails regarding Kid Keepers and Groupme messages
Adhere to all child safety policies written in Kid Keeper Manual
Attends staff meetings, retreats and other church functions as directed