Event Childcare Associate

The main role of this position is the care and nurture of children ages 0 through elementary age during special church classes and events during the week and occasionally on weekends. This role is part-time working up to 14 hours/week and has non-traditional working hours which are scheduled as needed and does not guarantee a number of hours or length of employment. This position will report directly to the Event Childcare Coordinator.

The Event Childcare Associate is expected to continue volunteering in their active serving area. This role is not intended to take away from an individual’s serving the Lord with their time, talent and treasure.

Please note the job description below represents the major tasks and duties. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the responsibilities. Therefore, the individual may perform other related tasks as deemed appropriate.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• • Actively connect and develop good relationship with the families (new and current families)
  • Manage availability in PCO Services and respond in a timely manner to accept serving and working shifts
  • Track time and hours worked, checking in and checking out from shifts
  • Communicate the vision and mission of Kid’s ministry to parents
  • Participate in meetings about special events/classes as needed for childcare
  • Ensure the quality of excellence is upheld at childcare event/class
  • Ensure all cleaning and classroom resets are done before the end of each childcare shift
  • Help create an atmosphere where children will feel this is “the best part of their week”
  • Adhere to and maintain proper safety protocols outlined in the Kid’s Ministry Policies & Procedures In conjunction with Ministry Safe

Knowledge/Skills Required:

• • A love and calling toward ministry to children and families
  • Must be Customer Service oriented
  • Compliance to assigned work schedule
  • Must maintain the strictest level of confidentiality
  • Must possess the ability to produce in a fast-paced environment
  • Must possess a “can-do” attitude with the ability to multi-task
  • Must exhibit a professional and pleasant demeanor
  • PCO Services experience

Ability to:

• Learn quickly
• Self-motivated
• Maintain sensitivity to situations and needs of others
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions and directions
• Establish & maintain effective working relationships with staff, members & volunteers
• Communicate effectively
• Problem solves effectively

Attributes:

• Love for God
• Love for People
• Work ethic that is excellent
• Positive attitude
• Heart of a servant
• Fun/enjoyable
• Loyal
• Reliable and energetic
• Must share the vision of Covenant Church to fulfill the Great Commission with integrity and passion
• Establish & maintain effective working relationships with all Covenant Church staff
• Maintain a sensitivity to situations and needs of others

Must be/have, but are not limited to:

• Covenant Church member in good standing
• Actively volunteering at Covenant Church
• Committed to Covenant Church, the vision, and staff values of the ministry
• Personal and spiritual maturity to function among varying levels of ministry personnel and leadership
• Committed to ongoing personal spiritual growth
• Willingness to learn new methods and software
• Must be able to work non-traditional and additional hours including nights and weekends as needed
• Ability to lift and carry a minimum of 25+ lbs.
• Must be able to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time
• Must be able to crouch, kneel and sit on floor with children as needed
• Must be able to lift self and/or children off floor as needed
• Must be able to maintain continuous sitting, standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, reaching, pushing, pulling & carrying
• Must be able to continually turn & flex or rotation of the wrist(s), hands, fingers, and spine
• Participate in moderate & vigorous activity as appropriate (i.e., events)
• Must be 16 years of age and have valid State Driver’s License or a valid State ID
• 16- and 17-year-olds must have parent/guardian written consent to view and complete on-line MinistrySafe video and training
• Must pass background/criminal history check if an adult or if a minor, provide a “Minor Release Form” signed and notarized by parent/guardian
• Must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the US
• Bilingual +

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The Learning Center at Covenant Church has immediate openings for part-time and full-time Teachers

The Learning Center Teachers bring warmth, patience, and understanding to the classroom every day, encouraging children to learn and grow. They inspire children to be life-long learners using our recognized curriculum that promotes social, physical, verbal and cognitive development. Teachers should be committed to making meaningful relationships with children, families and their team.

This is a summary therefore the individual may perform other related tasks as required. 

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Have strong working knowledge of Texas Minimum Standards as they pertain to center operations
• Implement Abeka and Frog Street Curriculum in a way that is consistent with the unique needs of each child
• Teach lessons in an upbeat, positive, and encouraging manner
• Implement program schedule for the classroom, outdoor time, meals, snacks, and special activities
• Keep accurate and current records of each child’s developmental milestones, student accidents, and attendance
• Plans formal and informal parent conferences with Director’s guidance
• Ensures daily list of activities is posted for parents & provides them with daily written communication
• Maintains classroom bulletin boards
• Observes, records and reports to director any significant behavior of children or staff that could adversely affect the quality of care provided
• Create a safe, nurturing environment where children can play and learn and express themselves verbally, mentally, and physically
• Support the Center’s success; partner with center staff and leadership to achieve goals around enrollment, accreditation, and engagement
• Cultivate positive relationships with families, teachers, State Licensing authorities
• Keep order in the classroom and maintain safety & security
• Teach basic skills such as social skills, personal hygiene, number &letter recognition, shapes, colors
• Help children explore and try things out by using imaginative play and learning activities
• Establish rules and procedures that enforce good behavior and order in the classroom
• Flexible in the position and cross trained in all areas

Knowledge/Skills Required: 

• A bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Associates degree in Early Childhood Education, or a CDA is required
• CPR and First Aid Certification or willingness to obtain
• Must meet state specific guidelines and keep up to date
• Maintain at least 24 hours of training each year
• Ability to interact, communicate & build relationships with families and coworkers and create a dynamic environment where play and learning happens
• Outstanding customer service skills
• Strong organizational skills, and the ability to multi- task and manage multiple situations effectively
• Must be physically able to use a computer with basic proficiency
• Must be able to effectively interact and communicate with children and parents
• Proficient writing and interpersonal skills
• Ability to handle stress and perform well under pressure
• Professional and pleasant demeanor
• Must possess a “can-do” attitude with the ability to multi-task
• High School Diploma
• 3- 4 years’ experience
• Non-profit +

Must be/have, but are not limited to:

• Committed to the vision of the Center
• Personal and spiritual maturity to function among varying levels of Center & Ministry personnel and leadership
• Committed to ongoing personal spiritual growth
• Ability to lift and carry a minimum of 40 pounds
• Ability to work indoors or outdoors
• Must be able to assume postures in low levels to allow physical and visual contact with children,
• Ability to see and hear well enough to keep children safe, and engage in physical activity with children
• Must be able to repeatedly & continually bend, stoop, squat, sit, stand, walk, run, kneel, reach, push pull and carry
• Participate in moderate & vigorous activity
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time
• Must be able to continually turn & flex or rotation of the wrist(s), hands, fingers, back, waist, and spine
• Must have valid State Driver’s License
• Must pass background/criminal history check
• Must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the U.S.
• Bilingual +

Please send resume with salary requirements to:  jobopenings@covenantchurch.org

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