Do you love working with children, ages 2 through 10? At WCPC, we are seeking caring, responsible people to provide childcare during our Sunday morning services, and at other events during the week. The purpose of this position is to provide developmentally appropriate childcare for children from ages two through fifth grade. Childcare is offered regularly on Sunday mornings and after County restrictions are released on other weekdays. There is an occasional need for special evening events. The person occupying this position must enjoy and have experience working with children in a childcare setting, inspire trust and confidence in one’s caregiving abilities and build rapport with both children and their parents.

Key Responsibilities

Provide age-appropriate caregiving skills

Create a warm, welcoming, fun and safe environment for children

Build relationships and rapport with children and their parents/families

Implement developmentally appropriate Christian curriculum (Bible lesson,

Work closely with Interim Director of Children’s Ministry

Attend on-going trainings, annual evaluation and participate in group clean-up

Use Signup Genius (online platform) to commit to dates and events to provide

Regular availability (2+ events/month) and punctual arrival

Assist to maintain well-supplied childcare facilities (classrooms and songs, games and activities) for child care programs.

Expectation of adherence to the WCPC staff values

Character- Exercises the fruit of the spirit

Competency - Possesses skill and passion for the work

Capacity - Has the integrity to work hard without under/over working

Chemistry - Gets along with and genuinely loves being around the staff team

Culture - Recognizes that creating and cultivating healthy staff culture is crucial

Desired Background and Skill Set

Maintain a life of integrity that reflects Christlikeness

A supportive team player who can work independently, is self-motivated, is well organized, can assess priorities, and be flexible

Knowledge of health, safety and welfare practices for children

Computer proficiency in (but not limited to) Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe InDesign, MailChimp, Sign-up Genius, Planning Center and Shelby (or knowledge of other data processing type software).

Skilled in caring for infants and young children; ability to relate well to young

Certified in infant and child CPR; Trained in First-Aid

Ability to communicate clearly and concisely children and their parents, creating an environment of trust and support

Teachable and open to direction; well organized, abilities to assess priorities, and be flexible

Ability to be self-motivated and work independently

Ability to initiate contact and play with children

Effective and efficient with assigned tasks

Willingness to teach faith-based lessons to children, including Bible stories, and immediate response songs and activities

High School diploma or equivalent. It is a plus if you have a college courses in Child Development/ECE Units

Prior related experience is preferred.

Hours: 2 - 10 hours a month until further county restrictions lifted

Schedule: Sundays and other weekdays as county restrictions are lifted

Hire Contingencies: Hire contingent on passing Livescan fingerprinting

COVID-19 reality, sheltering in place notes:

Childcare Coordinator will need to be aware and work within any and all COVID-19 restrictions and guidelines appropriate for church childcare.