Part-Time Childcare Worker

Park Cities Presbyterian Church; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Park Cities Presbyterian Church in Dallas seeks a compassionate childcare worker to care for children from three months to kindergarten. The role emphasizes relationships, safety, and nurturing during Sunday and midweek ministries.

Responsibilities include attentive supervision during Bible studies and ESL classes, guiding children through activities, and maintaining a warm, Christ-centered environment; CBC and MinistrySafe compliance required.

Qualifications

• CBC clearance and background check required.
• Complete MinistrySafe requirements before serving.
• Christ-centered, relational ministry focus.
• High school diploma and 2+ years Children’s Ministry experience.

Responsibilities

• Care for babies and children 3 months to kindergarten during scheduled programs.
• Provide safe, compassionate care during Bible studies and ESL classes.
• Build meaningful relationships with children and parents to support spiritual growth.
• Follow safety protocols and pickup/drop-off procedures.

Skills

Child interaction

Pickup/Drop-off

Transition support

Activity engagement

Patience & kindness

Mobility/Lifting

Active participation

Education

High School Diploma

2+ years Children’s Ministry experience

Job description

Must be able to care for and minister to children between three months of age to kindergarten with a compassionate heart. Must be a reliable worker and be highly attentive to the needs and safety of children. Work is based on relationships and needs of the Children’s Ministry.

Purpose of Job

Assist the Childcare Ministry in the care and nurture of babies and children between three months of age to kindergarten.

Weekly morning Bible Studies and ESL classes are scheduled between 9:00 am – 12:00 pm, Monday – Thursday. Evening ESL classes are held Tuesday and Thursday evenings between 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm. Other events revolving around the Children’s Ministry are planned throughout the year, which may require childcare.

The hourly paid rate for childcare workers is $23.00 an hour at PCPC.

Requirements for the Position

• Must authorize and pass a Criminal Background Check (CBC).
• Must complete all MinistrySafe requirements (complete the online MinistrySafe Employee Application, view MinistrySafe videos, and pass online test after viewing videos) before serving in children’s classrooms.

Abide in Christ

• Dependent, abiding relationship with Christ personally

Unique Skills and Knowledge for Care of Children

• Ability to interact with children and adults
• Ensure proper pick-up and drop-off procedures are followed by children and parents.
• Help guide and assist children with transition from one task to another
• Help children stay attentive and responsive to lessons, music, and craft time
• Must exhibit patience and kindness when caring for children
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds and work with minimal physical restrictions
• Must be able to stand for extended periods and able to sit on the floor and play with children

Parents and Children

• Build meaningful relationships with children.
• Greet each child and parent with warmth and joy as they arrive.
• Answer any questions parents may have as it relates to classroom time or lesson objectives for the day.
• Develop and build relationships with parents and children to facilitate spiritual growth, parent training, and resourcing.

Education and Experienced Preferred

HighSchool degree required. Two years minimum experience in Children’s Ministry ona church staff or equivalent is preferred.

Job Complexity

• Adhere to and maintain proper safety protocols in conjunction with MinistrySafe requirements
• Must love children and be highly relational
• Must possess a caring and nurturing heart
• Must possess and exhibit good listening skills and verbal communication skills
• Emotionally healthy person with proven relational gifts and ability to gracefully deal with conflict.
• Must be Christ-centered
• Work is based on relationships and needs of the Children’s Ministry
• Highly relational and people intensive