Kids Worship Leader

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

First Congregational United Church of Christ in Manhattan, KS seeks a part-time Kids Worship Leader, approximately 3 hours per week on 2-4 Sundays a month First Congregational is an Open and Affirming congregation of the United Church of Christ. We believe that every person has equal worth as a special and unique creation made in God’s image. In the spirit of love, openness, and inclusiveness we welcome persons of every race, culture, nationality, age, family configuration, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, and socio-economic status to participate fully in all aspects of our church’s life and ministry. You can learn more about our congregation and our core values at http://uccmahattan.org.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Preferred:

Experience working with young children and infants in a church setting

Up-to-date First Aid and Infant/Child CPR certification

High school graduate or equivalent

Completed coursework in early childhood education or human development

Required:

Experience providing care for infants and young children enjoy working with and encouraging young children punctual and reliable

Able to comply with First Congregational Safe Conduct policies, including completing a background and reference check

Comfortable and competent providing religious education in a progressive congregation per curriculum provided by the Director of Children’s Ministries.

Willingness to acquire/update First Aid and CPR certification as needed (cost of training will be covered by the church)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Arrive by 10:30 on Sunday mornings to ready the classroom, and remain until all children have been picked up by their parents and the room is cleaned up. In the rare event that no children are present, the Kids Worship leader should see if help is needed in the nursery, and may be asked to help with cleaning and maintenance tasks of the classroom.

Assist with children’s Sunday School or other children’s programs as requested under the guidance of staff or volunteer leaders.

Kids Worship leader has the option of working additional hours in the nursery as desired (when not needed for Kids Worship).

We will occasionally need childcare at times outside of Sunday mornings. As these opportunities arise, the Director of Children’s Ministries will ask if you are interested in working these extra events.

Welcome children and parents.

Maintain appropriate informational forms about children.

Provide instruction for children based on the curriculum as provided by the Director of Children’s Ministries

Abide by Safe Conduct protocols at all times

Change diapers and assist with toileting as needed.

Children's actions will be guided by positive reinforcement and redirection. Our Director of Children’s Ministries and Pastor are available to help provide additional support and tools for discipline, as needed.

Clean and straighten the room after all children are gone.

Work with other staff to create a monthly schedule and arrange for substitutes when necessary.

Notify Director of Children’s Ministries n as soon as possible in case of illness, personal emergency, or request for unpaid vacation, per attendance policy.

Complete and turn in monthly time sheet.

Assure toys are for proper ages and in good repair.

Create and maintain an organization plan for toys.

Clean and sanitize room, toys, and dishes as needed.

Check supplies and notify Director of Children’s Ministries of needs.

Maintain communication with supervisor regarding Nursery concerns/issues.

Remain in compliance with any health and safety requirements made by the Church Cabinet or Board of Christian Education

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $15.35 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Work Location: In person