Midweek Childcare Assistant

POSITION SUMMARY

The SV Kids Midweek Childcare Assistant, under guidance of the SV Kids Midweek Ministry Coordinator or SV Kids Preschool Coordinator, is responsible for midweek childcare events during midweek adult programming, including but not limited to the operation of fun, safe, and relational environments that support the spiritual development of children. This position works toward developing trust with parents while providing excellent guest experiences for new and returning guests and reflects the Sun Valley Community Church (SVCC) team leadership distinctives.

This position is part-time and will cover 3‑4 shifts per week, rotating between the Gilbert, South Gilbert, and Queen Creek campuses.

• Provide practical guidance (room assignments, parental assistance, adherence to guidelines and event plans, crisis management) and support for Midweek Childcare Workers during events for which the Assistant has been scheduled.
• Implement classroom programs based on curriculum chosen with approval of the SV Kids Director in a manner that is age‑appropriate, fun, safe, engaging and inviting.
• Provide a welcoming and positive relational guest experience for parents participating in midweek events, including assisting parents to check in their children.
• Encourage the midweek team through prayer, practical guidance and support of a fun, creative and relational team environment during events.

Disclaimer:
The essential functions are intended to describe the general content of and requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties. Other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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This job operates in professional office and public service environments. It routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and photocopiers. During weekend and other events the noise level can be loud due to preschool activities and participation.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use finger dexterity, reach with hands and arms, perform repetitive motions, talk, hear, and have visual acuity.

Between 3 campuses locally (Gilbert, South Gilbert and Queen Creek).

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Self‑motivated, self‑directed requiring minimal supervision.
• Ability to drive projects and strategies through to completion.
• Creativity and problem‑solving skills.
• Teamwork orientation and ability to motivate others.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with both kids and adults.
• Strong understanding of the development of preschool‑age children through 4th grade.
• Demonstrates spiritual maturity and character consistent with the Biblical requirements for church leadership.
• Agrees and aligns with the mission, vision, leadership distinctives, and doctrinal statement of SVCC and the mission of the Next Gen Ministry.

• One year of leadership experience in a church setting of over 2000 members/attendees.