Kid Keeper at Greenhouse Church in Gainesville, FL

Job Summary/Purpose:

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.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Microchurches and Special Events

• 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

Special Events

Be open and available to assist with childcare for the following events, but not limited to:

• 10 Day Fast (January)
• Breakthrough Weekend (Spring/Summer/Fall)
• Thrive (Once a month)
• Microchurches
• Weekly Prayer and Worship Nights (Wednesday)
• Kids Camp Extended Day Care (June)
• Annual Vision and Business Meeting
• Greenhouse Conference (Late October)
• Greenhouse Volunteer Christmas Parties

Administrative Tasks

• 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

Required Team Norms & Character Attributes

Must Be Willing to Uphold and Champion the Following Team Values:

• 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

Must Have the Following Character Attributes:

• 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)

Work environment: Office

Physical demands:

• Able to lift up to 30 pounds and move furniture

Travel required: Minimal

Time requirement: Per Diem/As Needed

Required Schedule: Any changes in schedule to be pre-approved by Elementary Director

Other Hours: None

Required Skills and Abilities

• 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
• Attends staff meetings, retreats and other church functions as directed

Preferred education and experience

• 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

Other duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.