Future Opening: Care Staff - Weekend and/or Weekday Opportunities Available
Part Time • The Cross Church - Wylie
Role Overview
Care staff are responsible for providing a safe, healthy, and loving environment to preschool children. Staff should agree with The Cross church’s faith statement and be committed to the spiritual development of children in a Christian environment through the regular and ongoing programming provided by The Cross Church children’s ministry, contributing to the high-performance culture and mission to Spread God’s Fame by Making Disciples of all People. This position reports to the Preschool Ministry Director and/or the Early Learning Academy Director.
Job Classification
Part-time, less than 20 hours per week. Non-exempt.
Schedule*
Preschool Ministry :
➢ Monday morning
➢ Wednesday evening
➢ Saturday evening
➢ Sunday morning
Early Learning Academy:
➢ Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9 am - 2 pm
➢ September - May
*The schedule for this position will vary for required training, special events, holidays and summers
depending upon your assignment and availability.
Responsibilities and Expectations
• Help each child develop a healthy perception of God and His love for them.
• Help each child appreciate God’s creation and recognize His hand in all things.
• Be prepared to execute daily lesson plans.• Foster an environment where children increase in levels of independence and are nurtured socially and emotionally.
• Provide prompt and professional care to the physical, emotional, spiritual, and social needs of children.
• Be sensitive to the varied developmental levels of the children.
• Report any problems or concerns to the Care Coordinator.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications, Experience and Critical Skills
• Agreement with The Cross Church’s faith statement and mission to spread His fame by making disciples of all people.”
• Committed to biblical Christian principles and teachings both professionally and personally.
• Established pattern of Bible study and prayer.
• Membership and regular attendance of The Cross Church.
• The ability to listen effectively and communicate clearly, both orally and in written form.
• Love children and model Christ to them.
• Ability to encourage children’s positive behaviors and remain calm, friendly and respectful when addressing inappropriate behaviors.
• Pray for preschoolers and their families.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Self-Motivated.
• Ability to practice a high level of confidentiality.
• Ability to work well with staff, church members, and the community.
• The ability to speak, read and write English.
• The ability to handle moderate stress levels.
• Sufficient good health to discharge duties properly.
• Passing criminal, financial, and sexual misconduct background checks.Conclusion
This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the
position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities, or working
conditions associated with the position.
For over 150 years, The Cross Church has been impacting Wylie, surrounding communities and places around the world. We began in 1870 when a small group of rural residents started a church. Since then, we seek to be a people that shares God's Love, serves one another, and removes barriers to help people see Jesus more clearly. The Cross Church welcomes all to join our weekend gatherings. Our diverse services and ministries aim to introduce people to Jesus and to be a place that offers hope, spiritual growth and belonging. Messages each week are based on the infallible Word of God with real life application. Watch a message or two online to hear our pastor's teaching style. The Cross Church offers Christ-centered, high energy, age-appropriate, and fun weekend and weekday worship experiences for the next generation, ages birth through 12th grade. Growth Groups gather weekly for Bible study, encouragement, and community. Members are encouraged and equipped to serve out of their gifting and calling. In partnership with our community, missionaries, and missions’ organizations we meet physical and spiritual needs to the glory of God and the good of people. We sincerely thank you for taking a Closer Look at The Cross Church, and we look forward to meeting you. If we can answer any questions or help connect you to our ministries and people, email us at info@thecross.com.
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