Supervisor - Childcare Worker

Niños con Vida - Children's Ministry

Exempt

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Niños con Vida Childcare Supervisor has a passion for working with children as they learn about the Bible and growing a faith relationship. The Supervisor is responsible for managing all of the Niños con Vida part-time staff as they lead classroom activities during regular service times and during weekly events at the church.

This position reports to the Niños con Vida pastor/ Kidlife Spanish Director

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Responsible for the regular management of the Childcare-worker staff as they lead the classroom of the nursery, preschool, and elementary-aged children as they explore their Bible learning
• Oversee training for Niños con Vida part-time staff to ensure effective ministry to children
• Create and manage work schedules, inclusive of checking time clock submissions, and ensure proper coverages for all events
• Inform staff of schedule changes, including additions to the team, services changes, and absences
• Ensure effective and productive relationships between part-time staff and volunteer team members
• Manage and monitor employee performance, attendance, and implement disciplinary actions as needed
• Collaborate with other ministries to schedule, plan, and implement special events, childcare requests, within church guidelines
• Understand and apply all Lakewood child safety policies and procedures
• Assist in managing the team's compliance with Child Safety Training (CST)
• Be available to work as scheduled - will include certain nights and weekends
• Attend trainings as required
• Perform other related duties as assigned

MINISTERIAL DUTIES

As an Employee of Lakewood Church, you are a part of an over 60-year legacy of faith. As a part of the Lakewood team, you are a key part of our mission in taking the Hope found in Jesus to the world. This means that as part of your job responsibilities, you are considered a spiritual leader in the Church. You are responsible for communicating the Church’s beliefs and our mission to our congregants, to maintain a lifestyle consistent with the Scriptures, and are required to belong to the Church as part of our faith community.

This will also include:

• Regular attendance at Church services and classes,
• Serving as a Prayer Partner or as a volunteer in any ministry of the Church, and
• Serving our community through local outreaches from time to time when needed by the Church

QUALIFICATIONS

• Uncompromised commitment to Lakewood Church’s vision, values and core beliefs
• Demonstrated Christ-like character
• Ability to effectively manage multiple projects, identify priorities, meet deadlines, and exhibit a high level of communication skills with a diverse population
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Able to organize, develop, and lead leaders
• Customer service oriented
• Passionate about serving and ministering to families, volunteers, and part-time staff
• Professional appearance and conduct

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Some college or college degree preferred
• Previous supervisory experience is required
• Previous experience working with children
• Previous experience working in a children's ministry is preferred

This job description is not meant to be all-inclusive and/or the job itself is subject to change.