Part-Time Tuesday Morning Childcare Worker

Park Cities Presbyterian Church; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

Park Cities Presbyterian Church is seeking a part-time childcare worker to care for babies and children from three months old through kindergarten. The role emphasizes compassionate care, reliability, and attention to safety in a ministry-focused setting.

Responsibilities include supporting the Children's Ministry, greeting families, and helping with transitions between activities. The position requires CBC clearance, MinistrySafe completion, and the ability to lift up to 25 pounds and stay on

Qualifications

• CBC background check required.
• MinistrySafe training and online test required before serving.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds and stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Care for and minister to children aged 3 months to kindergarten.
• Assist the Childcare Ministry in nurturing babies and children.
• Greet and build warm relationships with children and parents; answer questions about daily activities.
• Maintain safety and follow pickup/drop-off procedures, and support Bible studies on Tuesdays.

Skills

Interacting with children

Patience and kindness

Listening skills

Relational diplomacy

Education

High School diploma

2+ years Children's Ministry experience

Job description

Job Family

Department

Families and Community

Reports to

Ministry Leader of Weekday Childcare

Time Requirements

Part Time

Position Descriptor

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.

Tuesday morning Bible Studies are scheduled between 9:00 am - 12:00 pm on Tuesdays during the fall and spring semesters.

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