JOB TITLE: Calvary Kids Early Childhood Assistant - Temp
DEPARTMENT: Family
DEPT CODE: 0530
REPORTS TO: Early Childhood Manager
STATUS: Non Exempt Hourly
HOURS: Part Time (10-15)
LOCATION: 2401 W Cypress Creek Rd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
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At Calvary Chapel, we are called to make disciples of Jesus Christ by connecting people to God, people to people, and people to outreach. Our vision is to reach our community and change our world. As a staff member, it’s not what we do, it's who we are.
Your passion:You must have a passion to change the world for Jesus through children’s ministry which entails ensuring a great first-time experience for parents of babies and toddlers in early childhood that will make them come back. You will do this by preparing relevant and inspiring activities and crafts, ensuring our areas are safe and clean to receive babies and their parents (including the nursing rooms), and through intentional volunteer engagement. You will help all services to run smoothly by communicating, empowering, and supporting the needs of lead volunteers. You will work closely with the manager to help maintain all aspects of early childhood.
You’ll do all of this and more by welcoming families and babies to church, creating a fun and safe environment for babies and toddlers, working behind the scenes, and supporting the early childhood volunteers team.
You must have proven organizational and personable skills and will be responsible for supporting Calvary Chapel Fort Lauderdale's Calvary Kids mission and vision.
You are:Convinced a relationship with Jesus changes everything in a person’s life
Committed to keeping your family as your first ministry
Dedicated to your personal study of God’s Word
Consistently placing a high priority on worship and your personal prayer life
An excellent and generous steward of your personal finances
Obedient to God to take a Sabbath and make space for soul-keeping
Deeply compassionate towards people who are in need or hurting
Excited about global missions and local outreach
A part of a healthy friendship community and accountability circle
Willing to give up personal pleasures and freedoms in order to live a life above reproach and that is aligned with our Leadership Covenant
Able to function with minimum supervision while exercising an excellent work ethic
Creative and capable of developing new means to solve problems and inspire others
Competent on the computer and a quick learner - able to master new skills
Teachable with a humble heart receiving feedback with a desire to grow
Excellent at interpersonal and communication skills - relating effectively with staff members, leadership, volunteers, and the church body
Enthusiastic when working. Able to establish priorities and direct multiple problems or inquiries simultaneously
Compassionate and empathetic for others, able to win people’s confidence and trust
Able to counsel others with the Word of God, employing biblical principles to resolve everyday problems
Dedicated to keeping confidential matters confidential.
Flexible with good time management skills
You will:Establish a trusting relationship with first-time parents of babies and toddlers in Calvary Kids.
Give new parents and guests a tour, answer questions, and connect them with our lead volunteers for the prep posse of making them feel comfortable to bring their little ones to children’s ministry.
Order supplies needed for curriculum and for early childhood including but not limited to diapers, snacks, cleaning supplies, and toys.
Ensure our areas are safe, organized, set up, and clean to receive babies and their parents (including the nursing rooms).
Support all aspects of early childhood during services, which includes serving and assisting the lead volunteers while responding to volunteer needs during services.
Develop a relationship of trust with volunteers which will enable authentic opportunities to consistently and intentionally disciple, lead, train, and recruit.
Work collaboratively with staff from the Calvary KIDS team to promote goals and perform other department-related tasks as needed and assigned by the department lead.
Support all Family ministry events, including Easter and Christmas.
You have:Enthusiasm towards welcoming guests and loving on our volunteers in the midst of very busy and demanding moments.
A passion for and experience working with children, in particular early childhood.
Understanding of volunteer structure
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work under pressure
Experience working with early childhood curriculum
Proficiency with Adobe Suite, Microsoft, Google Suite
Excellent organizational and office management skills and ability to function with minimum supervision
Ability to troubleshoot and provide innovative ideas for areas that need improving
Outstanding “all-in” culture and work ethic
What you are required to know:We are an EEO employer.
You may have to bend, sit or stand for prolonged periods of time, lift, pull, push and/or move up to 35 lbs.
You will have to work weekends and evenings to assist with special events or emergencies.
Work Schedule:
Staff culture is important to what we do. To love like family, we require all staff to attend all staff meetings, department meetings and serve with a willing heart especially at all major campus events.