Childcare Worker

Brentwood Baptist Church; Brentwood (TN); On-site; USD 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Brentwood Baptist Church is seeking a Childcare Worker to care for children from infants through 5th grade during church events and programs. The role requires maintaining a safe and engaging environment, following safety policies, and coordinating activities with volunteers.

Candidates should be at least 18 years old, have or be willing to obtain Infant/Child CPR certification, pass a background check, and demonstrate strong communication.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Certified Infant/Child CPR (or willingness to obtain)
• Able to lift and move children
• Background check required
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Active participant of a local evangelical church and growing relationship with Jesus Christ

Responsibilities

• Provide age-appropriate care for children from infant through 5th grade during designated events or church programming.
• Maintain safe, dependable, and secure environment; ensure safety and cleanliness of childcare area.
• Engage children with age-appropriate activities, songs, stories, and crafts.
• Follow Brentwood Baptist Church safety and security policies; know and implement emergency plans.
• Use positive discipline and maintain order; supervise volunteers and coordinate activities.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

The Brentwood Baptist Church Childcare Worker is responsible to the church, under the direction of the Brentwood Baptist Childcare Coordinator, for providing care for children infant through 5th grade during designated events where childcare is provided or during church programming, when needed.PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES may include but are not limited to the following:Responsible for providing age-appropriate care for children ranging in age from infant-5th grade.Provide dependable, safe and secure care to the children in the care of Brentwood Baptist Church.Abide by all the safety and security policies outlined by Brentwood Baptist Church.Maintain current CPR/First Aid Training for infants and children.Engage children in organized activities while in childcare- using age-appropriate songs, stories, lessons and crafts.Ensure safety and cleanliness of the childcare environment.Know the emergency plans posted in each classroom and implement them when necessary.Use appropriate, consistent and positive discipline.COMPETENCIES AND TRAITS:In addition to the specific responsibilities required for this role, Brentwood Baptist Church also seeks candidates that possess some general competencies and behavioral traits that enhance the effectiveness of our staff.ManagementEffective in directing both resources and volunteers towards the accomplishment of goalsMaximizes personal effectiveness by focusing on “must-dos” tasksAnticipates/avoids problems or formulates creative solutionsMakes timely decisions that produce quality outcomesTeam ContributionDemonstrates flexibility, adapts well to changing priorities or situationsSelf-directed and proactive in accomplishing tasks without significant oversightIs willing to take on additional responsibilities with a “can-do” attitudeCollaborates well with others to accomplish group tasksTeam CommunicationClearly conveys expectations and priorities to volunteersUses written and verbal communication in a way that accomplishes intended resultsAdheres to commitments, schedules and deadlinesFunctions well in a team environment, regularly shares information and solicits feedback from othersPastoring/ShepherdingDemonstrates Christ-likeness and a commitment to personal spiritual growthLeads volunteers by serving and not by asserting controlUtilizes emotional intelligence, is emotionally available to those he/she leadsInvests in the development of others around him/herSelf-DevelopmentPrioritizes and accomplishes self-development goalsDemonstrates an ongoing commitment to obtaining the KASH (knowledge, attitude, skill and habits) necessary to be successful in this roleTeachable spirit with a desire to learn and growThe gap between the current job description and the employee’s current abilities is appropriate and allows for future growthQUALIFICATIONS:A personal sense of calling from God to vocational Christian ministry in general and to this particular area of ministry.Can identify closely with the mission, values, vision, theology, philosophy and methodology of Brentwood Baptist Church.A mature Christian who is demonstrates the Fruit of the Spirit, is growing in their faith and is committed to spiritual disciplines such as Bible reading, prayer.The proven ability to identify, equip and lead a team of volunteers.Ability to collaborate, cooperate and function well in a team environment.Demonstrates strong written and verbal communication skills.18 years of age or olderAble to lift children and move around easily in order to perform duties required to care for children of ages birth through 5th grade.Active participant of a local evangelical church, as well as a growing relationship with Jesus Christ.Certified in Infant/Child CPR (or willing to obtain certification)Must complete a criminal background check.Enjoy working with children.EDUCATION & EXPERIENCEHigh School Diploma or GED Equivalent, preferredAll campuses function under the governance of Brentwood Baptist Church. Each campus is an established entity operating as a whole and permanent part of Brentwood Baptist. Each maintains pre-determined alignment characteristics that uphold the Brentwood Baptist “DNA” while also containing some contextualized characteristics to allow it to best reach its target local community. Every staff member is an employee of Brentwood Baptist.