Childcare Specialist (Part Time)

City Union Mission; Missouri; On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

City Union Mission seeks a Childcare Specialist to lead daily operations of the Family Ministries Nursery for children ages six months through kindergarten whose parents are at the Family Shelter. You will provide safe, structured, and nurturing care in a Christ-centered environment aligned with the mission of City Union Mission.

You will plan schedules, supervise staff and volunteers, manage supplies, and step in for other center roles as needed, ensuring consistency, dignity, and stability for

Qualifications

• To be a genuine believer in the Lord Jesus Christ, as evidenced by your personal testimony and your ability to clearly communicate the Gospel whenever opportunities arise.
• To possess sound Biblical character and refrain from engaging in an immoral lifestyle that could undermine or disrupt your testimony as a follower of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
• To be a member in good standing of a recognized Protestant, evangelical church.
• Agree and abide within the City Union Mission faith statement.
• To be genuinely committed to serving the poor and homeless, as expressed in the mission statement of City Union Mission.
• To be sober-minded, free from the influence of alcoholic beverages, illegal drugs, or any substance that could cloud judgment or distract from a Christian-principled ministry.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe, clean, and developmentally appropriate environment with consistent supervision and clear routines
• Plan and manage nursery schedules, including structured activities, rest times, and transitions throughout the day
• Order, organize, and maintain nursery supplies, materials, and equipment
• Direct, supervise, and support staff, volunteers, and program participants assigned to the nursery
• Fill in for other Center roles as needed

Skills

Belief in Jesus Christ

Church membership

Biblical character

Interpersonal communication

Job description

For over 100 years, City Union Mission has offered hope to men, women and children experiencing huge challenges. Homelessness. Addiction. Poverty. We start by extending a welcoming hand and helping to meet their immediate needs - food, shelter, clothing. From there, we offer them a new foundation for their lives through Christ - and life-changing programs that move them toward physical, emotional and spiritual wholeness.

Job Summary:

The Childcare Specialist leads the daily operations of the Family Ministries Nursery, providing safe, structured, and nurturing care for children ages six months through kindergarten whose parents or guardians are at the Family Shelter. This role ensures a consistent, healing-centered environment where children are cared for with dignity, stability, and Christ-centered love while supporting the overall mission of City Union Mission.

Responsibilities Include:

• Maintain a safe, clean, and developmentally appropriate environment with consistent supervision and clear routines
• Plan and manage nursery schedules, including structured activities, rest times, and transitions throughout the day
• Order, organize, and maintain nursery supplies, materials, and equipment
• Direct, supervise, and support staff, volunteers, and program participants assigned to the nursery
• Fill in for other Center roles as needed

Qualifications:

City Union Mission Requirements:

• To be a genuine believer in the Lord Jesus Christ, as evidenced by your personal testimony and your ability to clearly communicate the Gospel whenever opportunities arise.
• To possess sound Biblical character and refrain from engaging in an immoral lifestyle that could undermine or disrupt your testimony as a follower of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
• To be a member in good standing of a recognized Protestant, evangelical church.
• Agree and abide within the City Union Mission faith statement.
• To be genuinely committed to serving the poor and homeless, as expressed in the mission statement of City Union Mission.
• To be sober-minded, free from the influence of alcoholic beverages, illegal drugs, or any substance that could cloud judgment or distract from a Christian-principled ministry.