Brentwood Childcare Worker

The Brentwood Baptist Church Childcare Worker is responsible to the church, under the direction of the Brentwood Baptist Childcare Coordinator, for providing childcare for ages birth through 5th grade. Hours include Sunday AM(as needed), Wednesday AM (weekly, Wednesday PM 9weekly) and Special Events. Pay is $15/hour. Must be comfortable teaching Bible stories and helping with crafts and games. CPR certified or willing to become certified.

May include but are not limited to the following:

In addition to the specific responsibilities required for this role, Brentwood Baptist Church also seeks candidates that possess some general competencies and behavioral traits that enhance the effectiveness of our staff.

• Effective in directing both resources and volunteers towards the accomplishment of goals
• Maximizes personal effectiveness by focusing on “must-dos” tasks
• Anticipates/avoids problems or formulates creative solutions
• Makes timely decisions that produce quality outcomes

• Demonstrates flexibility, adapts well to changing priorities or situations
• Self-directed and proactive in accomplishing tasks without significant oversight
• Is willing to take on additional responsibilities with a “can-do” attitude
• Collaborates well with others to accomplish group tasks

• Clearly conveys expectations and priorities to volunteers
• Uses written and verbal communication in a way that accomplishes intended results
• Adheres to commitments, schedules and deadlines
• Functions well in a team environment, regularly shares information and solicits feedback from others
• Demonstrates Christ-likeness and a commitment to personal spiritual growth
• Leads volunteers by serving and not by asserting control
• Utilizes emotional intelligence, is emotionally available to those he/she leads
• Invests in the development of others around him/her

• Prioritizes and accomplishes self-development goals
• Demonstrates an ongoing commitment to obtaining the KASH (knowledge, attitude, skill and habits) necessary to be successful in this role
• Teachable spirit with a desire to learn and grow
• The gap between the current job description and the employee’s current abilities is appropriate and allows for future growth

• A personal sense of calling from God to vocational Christian ministry in general and to this particular area of ministry.
• Can identify closely with the mission, values, vision, theology, philosophy and methodology of Brentwood Baptist Church.
• A mature Christian who is demonstrates the Fruit of the Spirit, is growing in their faith and is committed to spiritual disciplines such as Bible reading, prayer.
• The proven ability to identify, equip and lead a team of volunteers.
• Ability to collaborate, cooperate and function well in a team environment.
• Demonstrates strong written and verbal communication skills.
• 18 years of age or older
• Able to lift children and move around easily in order to perform duties required to care for children of ages birth through 5 th grade.
• Active participant of a local evangelical church, as well as a growing relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Certified in Infant/Child CPR (or willing to obtain certification)
• Must complete a criminal background check.
• Enjoy working with children.

High School Diploma or GED Equivalent, preferred