Missionary Houseparents

New Mexico Baptist Children's Home; Portales (NM); On-site; USD 75,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Scholarships for SBC seminaries andcol

Housing & utilities (internet)

Health, dental, long-term disability,

403b with employer matching

Dependent scholarships

Relocation assistance

Schedule: 16 days on, 8 days off

Job summary

New Mexico Baptist Children’s Home (NMBCH) is seeking married couples to serve as houseparents at our Portales and Estancia campuses in New Mexico. You will live in a family-style cottage and provide a Christ-centered, stable home for up to nine children, becoming part of a mission-driven community.

We offer a competitive salary per couple ($83,000), comprehensive benefits, housing and utilities, health/dental/long-term disability/Life insurance, retirement plan with match, relocation help, and

Qualifications

• Committed Christians actively involved in an evangelical church.
• Passionate caregivers with a calling to work with children from hard places.
• Team-oriented staff collaborating to provide a safe, loving home.

Responsibilities

• Live in a family-style cottage and create a safe, Christ-centered home for up to nine resident children.
• Provide love, care, and stability to children from difficult backgrounds.
• Join a committed Christian community on the NMBCH campuses in Portales or Estancia.

Skills

Committed Christian

Caregiver

Team oriented

Job description

Join Our Mission at New Mexico Baptist Children’s Home!

For over a century, New Mexico Baptist Children’s Home (NMBCH) has been on a mission to offer hope to children and families in need. We are looking for dedicated married couples to join us as houseparents at our campuses in Portales and Estancia, New Mexico.

Houseparents are everyday missionaries, bringing the love of Christ to children from hard places. They live in a family‑style cottage and create a safe, Christ‑centered home where healing begins and hope is restored.

Why Become a Houseparent with NMBCH?

At NMBCH, You Will:

• Make a Difference: You will be on the frontlines of a great mission field, providing love and care to children from difficult backgrounds.


• Enjoy a Challenge: This role is both rewarding and challenging, and you will see God move in ways you never expected.


• Live in Community: You will not do this alone.You will be a part of a committed Christian community.


• Provide a Stable Home: You will live in a large home on the NMBCH campus and parent up to nine resident children.

What We Offer:

Competitive Salary: $83,000 per couple.

• Generous Benefits: Scholarship opportunities at SBC seminaries and colleges.


• Housing and utilities, including internet.


• 100% paid health, dental, long‑term disability, and life insurance premiums for employees and dependents.


• Employer contributions to a 403b retirement plan with additional matching options.


• Scholarship opportunities for dependent children.


• Relocation assistance.


• Work‑Life Balance: Enjoy an appealing schedule of 16 days on and 8 days off, giving you over 15 weeks off each year.

About Our Locations:

• Portales, NM: A welcoming town with 17,000 residents, home to Eastern New Mexico University and near Cannon Air Force Base.


• Estancia, NM: A beautiful rural community, just an hour from Albuquerque, with ample mountains and outdoor spaces to explore.

Requirements:

• Committed Christians: Actively involved in an evangelical church.


• Passionate Caregivers: A strong calling to work with children from hard places.


• Team‑Oriented: You will work with a team of committed staff who are all focused on providing a safe and loving home for our children.

Houseparents may have up to two dependent children (preferably over the age of 10) and one well-behaved pet (case‑by‑case basis).

Join us in making a lasting impact on the lives of children and families.