Help Wanted

The Children’s Ministry Assistant at Pittman Park UMC helps to implement Children’s Ministry programming on Sunday mornings and Wednesday evenings for children ages 0-12. 

Duties include: 

• Caring for babies and toddlers in the nursery, including toileting, distributing snacks and leading activities
• Assisting the lead teacher with lessons and activities for elementary school children, including working with small breakout groups of children
• Assisting children that need extra attention, including children with special needs
• Staffing the check-in desk to ensure proper documentation protocols are followed
• Creating rapport with children and parents

Duties may also include:

• Assisting the lead teacher at special events, such as camp, movie night, egg hunt
• Taking on the role of lead teacher to cover a planned absence
• Assisting the Youth Ministry Director with children ages 12-18

The Children’s Ministry Assistant is an hourly, part-time employee of Pittman Park reporting to the Children’s Ministry Director.

Required Qualifications:

• 18 years or older
• Experience working with children ages 0-5
• Successful background check
• Completion of Safe Sanctuaries Training (provided by Pittman Park)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with children of all ages
• Training or coursework in the fields of childcare, psychology or education
• Participation in a Christian organization or church

Approximate Hours:

Sundays 8:45 a.m.- 12:30 p.m.

(subject to change on Easter and Christmas holidays)

Wednesdays 6:15-8:30 p.m. during the school year