Summer Staff Conference Center Child Care Team Lead

Mount Hermon Associationorporated•Mount Hermon, CA

12h•Onsite

About The Position

The Child Care Team Lead assists the Family Ministries Children’s Coordinator in overseeing and leading the Child Care program and staff. The role provides guidance and organization for program activities and curriculum while fostering an environment of safety and spiritual growth consistent with Mount Hermon’s mission, vision, and values. This is a ministerial position. Ministerial staff are expected to reflect their Christian faith in their work, stewardship, relationships, and behavior and to embrace Mount Hermon Association, Inc.’s Christian mission, vision, beliefs, culture code, and standards of conduct. Staff are expected to participate in gatherings that include prayer, worship, and Bible-centered teaching. The Team Lead supervises Child Care Counselors, Assistant Leads, and Assistants, supports staff development and well-being, coordinates activities and curriculum, and helps provide for campers’ physical and spiritual welfare. The position may also involve assisting campers with special needs through the One on One program. The physical environment includes indoor and outdoor work in varied weather and conditions, with active participation in physical play and other physical tasks.

Requirements

High school graduate.
CPR/First Aid certified.
Prior experience working with children in ministry settings.
Emotionally mature and willing to accept responsibility.
Ability to lead and teach with patience and clear instruction.
Ability to work with minimum supervision and use problem-solving skills.
Ability to articulate the gospel of Jesus Christ as communicated in Scripture.
Mature understanding of and respect for authority, peers, and camp guidelines and principles.
Intuition and ability to take initiative.
Leadership and observational skills.
Creativity, attention to detail, and ability to follow through on projects.
Willingness to serve as needed.
At least 18 years of age because the position requires onsite community living.
Proof of required vaccinations: MMR, Tdap, Varicella, Hep B, and influenza.
Proof of a negative TB screening completed within the last 60 days.
Adherence to Mount Hermon’s mission, vision, values, and commitment statements, as well as the company dress code and professional grooming standards.
Satisfactory completion of a background investigation and proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
Ability to work indoors and outdoors in heat, cold, wet, humid, dry, and arid conditions.
Ability to sit, stand, squat, stoop, twist, hike, shout, lift or carry 15–60 pounds, and engage in general physical play with children.

Nice To Haves

Some college experience.
College credits in preschool education.
Prior leadership experience in a child care setting.

Responsibilities

Assist the Family Ministries Children’s Coordinator with organizing, documenting, and facilitating the Child Care program and supporting staff well-being.
Lead and support staff success through discipleship training, team-building, and clear communication.
Coordinate with Child Care staff to implement camp activities and curriculum.
In conjunction with the Family Ministries Children’s Coordinator, supervise and evaluate counselors, assistant leads, and assistants, and conduct midsummer evaluations.
Maintain records as directed by the Family Ministries Children’s Coordinator.
Communicate with parents about issues or concerns regarding their children, especially health, safety, and discipline.
Attend to Child Care staff members’ personal needs as appropriate and organize team-building, communication, and recreational events.
Facilitate devotions and sharing with the Family Ministries Children’s Coordinator to support and encourage staff daily or bi-weekly.
Assist with classroom assignments, ordering supplies, and keeping staff informed.
Work with Assistant Leads to ensure they have ideas, materials, and weekly or daily plans.
Inform the Family Ministries Children’s Coordinator about needs, problems, joys, or unusual situations.
Order approved supplies and organize and maintain clean, orderly, fully stocked work areas and supplies.
Organize classroom cleaning and upkeep procedures and motivate staff to make improvements.
Attend weekly meetings with the Family Ministries Children’s Coordinator and Leadership Team.
Assist with and support other Children’s Ministry program activities or duties and other areas as requested.
In conjunction with the Family Ministries Children’s Coordinator, provide for campers’ physical and spiritual welfare through discipline and guidance.
Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor.
If assigned to the One on One program, assist campers with special needs physically, cognitively, and emotionally as they participate in camp.