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Requirements and Application Process
10 Requirements for every church position...
Love Jesus, love people, and love connecting them together.
Support our church’s stance on affirming all persons (all ethnicities, races, socio-economic backgrounds, gender identities, and sexual orientations)
Be willing to teach/lead with a United Methodist understand of faith.
Be adaptable, coachable, and adjust quickly to change with a positive attitude.
Model healthy relationships with the pastor, staff, and lay leadership.
Address conflict in a way that is healthy, direct, kind, and Christ-like.
Be an excellent steward of church resources.
Be a strong advocate for the whole church in the community.
Model a growing Christian faith and remain a full participant in the life of this church (for some positions that work during the week, we may support you participating in another faith community, but regular faith community attendance is required).
Successful criminal background check and Ministry Safe certification.
5 Steps to apply for any position...
Online application: When you are ready to apply, fill out the online application here.
Screening Interview: If your application shows you are a good fit, we'll do a short zoom or phone interview and answer your questions.
In-Person Interview: If your screening shows you are a good fit, we'll visit in person and dig a bit deeper into how you are called to this position. For positions, this could include two in person interviews and/or auditions.
Conditional offer: If you are selected, you'll be given a conditional offer of employment. Before beginning your role here, you'll need to meet the following conditions...
Reference check: We'll contact your previous employers seeking a positive reference.
Ministry Safe Certification: This is the denomination's training and background check process for child protection.
ICCP Background (preschool only): If you are working around the preschool, you'll complete the state's required checks.
Pediatric First Aid/CPR (preschool only): If you are working in the preschool, the state will require you to complete Pediatric First Aid.
Final Employment offer: Once those conditions are met, you'll begin working on our team.
Current Open Positions
Preschool/Daycare Asst. Teacher
(Full time)
(Full time)
Role Description
Reports to: Director of Student Ministries
Reports to you: N/A
Meeting participation: All Staff, Student Ministry Team meeting
Responsible for: helping implement age-appropriate lessons for children (with help if needed), utilizing both Abeka and Christian lessons. You'll love, care for, and keep all our kids safe and communicate well with parents.
Qualifications
Minimum age 16 (due to Safe Sanctuary policy)
Currently in high school or beyond
Experience in a licensed childcare setting is preferred
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (in person, in writing, and online)
Timely and responsible
Time Commitment
Full time, hourly, non-exempt (approximately 40 hours) in person
Schedule will be any weekday between 6:30am and 5:45pm. A few Sunday mornings or special events during the year may be required.
Compensation
Houly rate approximately $15 per hour
Paid time off approximately 1 week per year based on the number of hours you work
You may enroll your own children (by birth, adoption, guardianship, foster to adopt, or temporary foster care) in the preschool program at a discounted cost depending on space available.
As this is a part time role, retirement and health are not available.
Time frame
Begin a probationary period now
Preschool/Daycare Cook
(1/2 time)
(1/2 time)
Role: As an in-house cook, you'll serve predominantly with our preschool but occasionally for other events when needed. You'll be responsible for planning, budgeting, shopping, preparing, cooking, and cleaning for children always maintaining a clear focus on allergy issues. Of course, keeping food preparation areas clean and ready to go is a part of this. There may be times we need you to sub with kids in the event of a staff absence, so teaching in a a classroom may be included as well.
Time Commitment: Monday - Thursday roughly 9am-1pm, plus any required staff meetings. Some participation in church-wide special events may be required as well.
Compensation: Part-time, non-exempt. Hourly rate negotiated based on certifications and experience.
The best person: Will have experience preparing monthly meal plans in a school setting.. You should also have experience with budgeting and cooking for large groups. You should be highly detail oriented and have experience working in early childhood education atmospheres. Most importantly, you should be an upbeat, positive person who loves kids and loves loves Jesus. (in addition to the requirements for all staff positions listed above)
Starting time frame: now