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Job Descriptions for Open Positions
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:
- 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
- Caring for babies and toddlers in the nursery, including toileting, distributing snacks and leading activities
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
- Successful background check
- Completion of Safe Sanctuaries Training (provided by Pittman Park)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working with children ages 0-5
- 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 (negotible)
The Children’s Ministry Nursery Assistant at Pittman Park UMC is a consistent presence in the lives of our youngest members. They keep children ages 0-5 safe and engaged on Sunday mornings, Wednesday evenings and other times when childcare is needed. This position works with the Children’s Director to meet the unique needs of young children and their families.
Duties include:
- Caring for babies and toddlers, including toileting and distributing snacks
- Implementation of ministry programming, such as Bible stories and songs
- Monitoring and organizing materials and supplies
- Working with vetted volunteers
- Creating rapport with children and parents
Duties may also include:
- Planning activities and programming
- Caring for older children
- Staffing the check-in desk to ensure proper documentation protocols are followed
The Children’s Ministry Nursery Assistant is an hourly, part-time employee of Pittman Park reporting to the Children’s Ministry Director.
Required Qualifications:
- 18 years or older
- Experience caring for toddlers
- Experience caring for infants
- Successful background check
- Completion of Safe Sanctuaries Training (provided by Pittman Park)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Paid experience working with children ages 0-5 and their parents
- Training or coursework in the fields of childcare, psychology or education
- Familiarity with multiple parenting methods/philosophies
- 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