Children's Ministry Associate- School Aged
Listed on 2026-07-26
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Education / Teaching
Child Development/Support, Special Needs / Learning Disabilities
Children's Ministry Associate
- School Aged About this position
Thank you for your interest in Kalamazoo Gospel Ministries. We are seeking applicants who are qualified, who really love people and who, by the pattern of their lives, are role models and want to spread the good news (gospel).
Kalamazoo Gospel Ministries is a NICOTINE FREE MINISTRY.
We desire that all applicants feel comfortable in a Christian environment. All Staff members participate in prayer and Bible Study and need to be comfortable with a lifestyle of prayer and worship that is integrated into day-to-day job functions. As a result, the following information is requested as a bona fide occupation qualification.
In your Cover Letter or Resume Please include 3 References, Name, phone, email and Relationship. Please exclude family and close friends. You can include your Pastor.
General
Description:
The Kalamazoo Gospel Ministries is a privately funded 501(c)3 non-profit, evangelical Christian ministry.
Our designated purpose is religious, and we are a Christ-centered ministry which is dedicated to sharing the Gospel and helping the homeless and impoverished.
We consider every position to be essential in the fulfillment of our ministry and statement of purpose.
As such, each employee must have a relationship with Jesus Christ as their personal Savior and Lord.
Essential
Functions:
Asamemberof staff,uphold,promote,and encourage,inwordanddeed,desiredorganizationalcultureandvalues; purposefullyseektoestablishandmaintainaculturethat isbasedongraceandaffirmsandadvancesKGM’svision and purpose.
Maintainapeaceful,ministry-focused atmosphere.
Setupandmaintainasafe,clean,appealing environment.
Welcomechildrenandparentsastheyarrivetothe Children’s Ministry.
Overseesupportstaff,work trainees,andvolunteersinthe
School Age Room.
Assistchildrenwithgames,crafts,activities,and homework.
Prepareplayandlearningmaterials.
Workwiththe Managerofthe Children ’sMinistrytofurtherdevelopandimplementactivitiesand
Bible lessons/gospel presentations.
Logincidentsasneeded.
Login Mission Trackeras needed.
Communicatewiththe Managerofthe Children ’sMinistryaboutneeds,successesandstruggles.
Supervise children'splayandmonitortheirphysicalsafety.
Keepassignedareacleanbytakingouttrashdaily,storingsnackfoodappropriately,keepsupplycabinetscleanand organized, sweep and mop weekly.
Besupportstaffto other Associatesinthemorningsandearlyafternoonsthroughouttheschoolyear.
Participateinrecommendedtrainingprograms.
Work with other Children’s Ministry staff to continually improve inserving families and children.
Knowledge,
Skills,
and
Abilities
Required:
Highlyethicalwiththeabilitytomakesmart,timely decisions.
Sharethegospelmessageopenlyandclearly.
Relatewelltobothchildrenandadults.
Provideleadershipandstabilityforprogramcontinuity.
Demonstrateanunderstanding,patient,warmandreceptiveattitudetowardchildren.
Lift 30pounds.
Sitonthefloortoplaywithchildren
Personal
Attributes
and
Values:
Haveapersonalrelationshipwiththe Lord Jesus Christandadesiretoserve Him .Beaconsistentwitnessfor Jesus Christ Exhibitspiritualmaturityasdefinedbyevangelicalbiblicalstandardsandinaccordancewiththeemployee handbook.
Haveaheart ofcompassionandcaringtowardthehomelessandhurtingandapassionaboutministeringlife transformation in an urban setting.
Possessalovefor childrenandteens.
Demonstratesacourteousand Christ-likemannerwithinternalandexternalpartners
Highlyethicalwiththeabilitytomakesmart,rapid decisions;demonstratesexcellentintegrity.
Flexible,cooperative spirit
Possessandpromoteadrug,nicotinefreelifestyle.
Working
Conditions/Physical
Factors:
Occasionally=1%-33%;
Frequently=34%-66%;
Continuously=67%-100%
Workwillpredominatelyrequireindividualtoworkinatypicalchildcareenvironment.
Equipment/Tools
Used: Computer Phone
Education/Experience
and/or
Certification:
Preferabachelor’sdegreeinarelatedfield.
Musthavehighschooldiploma.
Musthavetrainingand/orexperiencein Early Childhood or Elementary Education .
The pay range for this role is: 16 - 16 USD per hour(Kalamazoo Gospel Mission)
Salary Information$16 - $16
Hourly Wage
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