Children's Ministry Associate (Full Time-School Aged Room)

Kalamazoo Gospel Ministries; Kalamazoo (MI); Presencial; USD 18.184 - 25.898; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

A community-focused non-profit in Kalamazoo is seeking a childcare staff member dedicated to sharing the gospel and nurturing children. Responsibilities include supervising play, assisting with daily routines, and maintaining a safe and welcoming environment. Candidates must possess a high school diploma and experience in Early Childhood Education. The ideal applicant will embody compassion, ethics, and a commitment to a drug-free lifestyle. The position offers a pay range of $16 per hour.

Formación

• Must maintain a drug and nicotine-free lifestyle.
• Must demonstrate spiritual maturity according to evangelical standards.
• Must exhibit compassion towards the homeless and children.

Responsabilidades

• Promote and encourage organizational culture and values.
• Supervise children's play and ensure their safety.
• Assist with daily routines for children.
• Participate in training programs as needed.

Conocimientos

Highly ethical with decision-making ability

Ability to share the gospel message

Relate well to children and adults

Understanding and patient attitude toward children

Lift 30 pounds

Sit on the floor to play with children

Educación

High school diploma

Training in Early Childhood or Elementary Education

Herramientas

Computer

Phone

Descripción del empleo

Thank you for your interest in Kalamazoo Gospel Ministries. We are seeking applicants who are qualified, who really love people and who, by the pattern of their lives, are role models and want to spread the good news (gospel).

Kalamazoo Gospel Ministries is a NICOTINE FREE MINISTRY.

We desire that all applicants feel comfortable in a Christian environment. All Staff members participate in prayer and Bible Study and need to be comfortable with a lifestyle of prayer and worship that is integrated into day‑to‑day job functions. As a result, the following information is requested as a bona fide occupation qualification.

Cover Letter Requirements

In your Cover Letter or Resume Please include 3 References, Name, phone, email and Relationship. Please exclude family and close friends. You can include your Pastor.

General Description

The Kalamazoo Gospel Ministries is a privately funded 501(c)3 non‑profit, evangelical Christian ministry. Our designated purpose is religious and we are a Christ‑centered ministry dedicated to sharing the Gospel and helping the homeless and impoverished. We consider every position to be essential in the fulfillment of our ministry and statement of purpose. As such, each employee must have a relationship with Jesus Christ as their personal Savior and Lord.

Essential Functions

• As a member of staff, uphold, promote, and encourage, in word and deed, desired organizational culture and values.
• Purposefully seek to establish and maintain a culture that is based on grace and affirms and advances KGM’s vision and purpose.
• Maintain a peaceful, ministry‑focused atmosphere.
• Follow directions of the Children’s Ministry Manager.
• Help prepare play and learning materials.
• Assist in supervising children’s play and monitoring their physical safety.
• Help children with daily routines such as toileting, eating, and sleeping.
• Guide children’s behavior and social/emotional development.
• Perform simple first aid in emergencies.
• Participate in recommended training programs.
• Help clean Children’s Ministry area.
• Assist with breakfast and snack.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

• Highly ethical with the ability to make smart, timely decisions.
• Share the gospel message openly and clearly.
• Relate well to both children and adults.
• Demonstrate an understanding, patient, warm and receptive attitude toward children.
• Lift 30 pounds.
• Sit on the floor to play with children.

Personal Attributes and Values

• Have a personal relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ and a desire to serve Him.
• Be a consistent witness for Jesus Christ.
• Exhibit spiritual maturity as defined by evangelical biblical standards and in accordance with the employee handbook.
• Have a heart of compassion and caring toward the homeless and hurting and a passion about ministering life transformation in an urban setting.
• Possess a love for children and teens.
• Demonstrates a courteous and Christ‑like manner with internal and external partners.
• Highly ethical with the ability to make smart, rapid decisions; demonstrates excellent integrity.
• Flexible, cooperative spirit.
• Possess and promote a drug, nicotine‑free lifestyle.

Working Conditions/Physical Factors

Occupancy 1%-33%; Frequently = 34%-66%; C 67%-100%.

• Work will predominately require individual to work in a typical childcare environment.

Equipment/Tools Used

• Computer
• Phone

Education, Experience, and/or Certification

• Must have high school diploma.
• Must have training and/or experience in Early Childhood or Elementary Education.

Pay Range

16 - 16 USD per hour (Kalamazoo Gospel Mission).