CHILDCARE WORKER

Position Title: Childcare Worker

Department Name: Family Ministries

Organizational Level: Support Staff

Reports to: Special Needs & Childcare Director

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Full/Part time: Limited Time

Salary Range: $16/hour

Date: July 2026

Summary/Objective:

As a member of the Childcare Team, the Childcare Worker will minister to families through ensuring the safety, security and supervision of children ages birth – 10 years old.

Responsibilities:

· Work alongside other staff and volunteers to ensure children are provided a safe and enriching environment.

· Engage in age-appropriate play consistent with the values and mission of the church.

· Sanitize toys and play equipment providing a clean and safe environment.

· Make sure rooms are clean, supplies put away and computers are closed out at the end of the event. Reset space to be ready for next event.

· Follow all childcare safety policies.

· Complete incident reports as directed by the event’s Childcare Lead.

· Follow appropriate children check in/out procedures.

· Interact with parents and children in a positive, safe, and consistent manner.

· Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Professional/Education

1. Must be 16+ years old.

2. Experience in childcare a plus.

3. Strong attendance record with past/current employment, if applicable.

4. Must be able to work as a team member.

5. Must be able to use logic and reasoning to solve problems.

6. Must possess excellent listening skills.

7. Must be flexible and willing to work where assigned.

8. Ability to think and act quickly during emergencies.

Spiritual

1. A faithful, growing Christ-follower who is deepening their personal relationship with Christ and models this to others.

2. A passionate desire to see people come to know, love and follow Christ in the context of real community.

3. In agreement with Southeast’s Statement of Beliefs, Values, Mission and Vision.

4. Desires to know and love God and wants to be used by God.

Personal

1. Dedicated to the development of God’s people in their roles of discipleship, servanthood and outreach.

2. Humble, credible, trustworthy, teachable and a self-starter.

3. Demonstrates wise judgment in decision-making.

4. Ability to live in and cultivate biblical community.

5. Champions the vision, mission, and values of the church and staff. Values the culture of Southeast Christian Church.

6. Adhere to Southeast’s Staff Values:

i. We listen, live, and love like Jesus: we prioritize and nurture our relationship with Jesus; we seek to grow as his disciples; we demonstrate his love through our actions, worship, generosity, and obedience.

ii. We value relationships and teamwork: we see people as opportunities, not as inconveniences; we resist silos; we take care of ourselves and each other; we lean into accountability; we engage in hard conversations and assume the best.

iii. We value integrity in all aspects of life: we strive to live out God’s standards, not our own; we don’t cut corners; we give our best and pursue excellence in all we do; we honor God with our bodies; we are honest and upright.

iv. We have a solutions-focused mindset: we look for solutions when problems arise; we are willing to help, even when it’s “not our job”; we find the win, even when the answer is “no.”

v. We don’t take ourselves too seriously: we have fun; we practice humility and appreciate appropriate humor; we celebrate; we choose positivity and encouragement.

Time Requirement:

This position will be limited (between zero and twenty hours per week), as scheduled for on-going events or for special one-time events. This may include mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends, or holidays.

Desired Competencies:

Manages Complexity, Decision Quality, Ensures Accountability, Collaborates, Manages Conflict, Self-Development, Instills Trust, Customer Focus, Resourcefulness, Situational Adaptability

Work Environment:
This job operates in a professional office environment and uses standard office equipment such as laptop computers, desktop computers and telephones.

Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear and frequently required to sit and/or stand for sustained periods of time; lift, push, pull items in excess of 50lbs; walk and reach with hands and arms.

This description indicates the general level and nature of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.