Childcare Worker

Childcare Worker

(Hourly, Non-Exempt, 4-hours week)

Job Description:

The Sunday School Childcare Worker plays a vital role in supporting the Children’s Ministry by providing consistent care and nurturing for infants through 5th grade. This position helps create a welcoming, safe, and engaging environment where all children and families experience the love of Christ through intentional hospitality, compassion, and joy.

Rooted in the Matthew 25 vision, this role supports the church’s commitment to inclusion, equity, and community-building by fostering spaces where every child feels a sense of belonging and value. Responsibilities include assisting with Sunday morning programming—such as Sunday School and Sacred Play, which run every Sunday from 9:00 am to 12:30 pm—as well as occasional support for special events, holiday programs, and/or family ministry activities throughout the year.

In addition, the Childcare Worker helps with classroom set-up and clean-up, maintains a tidy and organized learning space, and communicates any needs or concerns to ministry leadership with care and professionalism.

Primary Job Functions:

• Provide compassionate, attentive care for infants through 5th grade during Sunday School and Sacred Play.
• Interact with children, families, and fellow volunteers in a manner that reflects patience, kindness, and respect.
• Greet children and families warmly and ensure proper check-in and check-out procedures are followed for safety and accountability.
• Help guide children through classroom transitions and encourage engagement during lessons, music, story time, and crafts.
• Remain attentive to any food allergies, medical conditions, or special needs, and follow all established safety protocols.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming classroom environment; assist with set-up and clean-up before and after activities.
• Adhere to and uphold all church safety and child protection policies and procedures.
• Stay calm and resourceful in high-energy or stressful situations, using positive guidance techniques.
• Physically able to lift up to 25 pounds, stand for extended periods, and sit on the floor to engage in play with children.
• Collaborate with ministry leadership and team members to ensure consistent, quality care and communication.

Additional Job Functions:

• Welcome each child and parent with warmth and hospitality upon arrival, helping to create a sense of belonging for all families.
• Provide clear, helpful information to parents and guardians about classroom activities, lesson objectives, and any important updates.
• Foster positive, respectful relationships with children and their families to support spiritual development, encourage parent engagement, and connect families with appropriate resources.
• Serve as a caring and consistent presence that reflects the church’s commitment to inclusion, compassion, and community as expressed in the Matthew 25 vision.
• Support special events, holiday programs, and family ministry activities as needed throughout the year.

Organizational Structure:

Immediate Supervisor:                                Director of Children’s Ministry

Universal Competency Requirements:

Adapted for the Presbyterian Church publication “Standards of Ethical Conduct,” approved by the 210th General Assembly, all employees of CCPC are expected to display the following qualities as summarized below: 

1. Integrity – Employees are expected to be honest, truthful, respectful of others and supportive of the ministry of the church.  Employees must refrain from gossip, abusive speech and exploitation of others.      They should honor relationships while recognizing their own personal limits.
2. Stewardship – Employees are expected to be accountable, to use resources responsibly and to take appropriate actions within their responsibilities.
3. Quality – Employees should always exercise sound judgment in carrying out their responsibilities and spend their time on the most important functions of their job, thus producing the best possible results.
4. Service to Others – Employees are expected to use their authority and influence constructively and considerately.
5. Balance – Employees must maintain a healthy balance among their primary job functions, commitments to their families, other primary relationships and the need for spiritual, physical, emotional and intellectual renewal.

Core Competency Requirements:

1. Communication – Employee communicates openly in a timely manner; listens to others; speaks and writes clearly; shares information appropriately; keeps others well informed; encourages others to share contrary views; and responds to messages and requests promptly.
2. Adaptability/Flexibility – Employee deals effectively with change and uncertainty; copes well with stress and pressure; is patient; maintains a positive outlook; deals constructively with mistakes and setbacks; and looks for ways to help the organization.
3. Teamwork – Employee works together to achieve successful outcomes; seeks input from others and win-win solutions; supports a shared purpose; builds relationships; supports others to achieve success; and knows when to compromise and find mutually acceptable solutions.

Qualifications:

• A heart for ministry with children and a commitment to fostering an inclusive community.
• Experience working with children in a classroom, camp, or ministry setting is preferred.
• Reliable, patient, and adaptable, with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• CPR and First Aid Certified, or willing to obtain certification within three months of hire (training may be provided).
• Completion of child protection training and prevention training for shaken baby syndrome (or willingness to complete upon hire).
• Must pass a background check and complete ongoing required child protection training.
• Willingness to work collaboratively as part of a ministry team that honors diversity and equity in all forms.