Children's Ministry Associate- School Aged

About the role

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.

Essential Functions

• Hold, promote, and encourage, in word and deed, the desired organizational culture and values.
• Purposefully seek to establish and maintain a culture that is based on grace and affirms and advances KGM’s vision and purpose.
• Maintain a peaceful, ministry-focused atmosphere.
• Set up and maintain a safe, clean, appealing environment.
• Welcome children and parents as they arrive to the Children’s Ministry.
• Oversee support staff, work trainees, and volunteers in the School Age Room.
• Aid children with games, crafts, activities, and homework.
• Prepare play and learning materials.
• Work with the Manager of the Children’s Ministry to further develop and implement activities and Bible lessons/gospel presentations.
• Log incidents as needed.
• Log in Mission Tracker as needed.
• Communicate with the Manager of the Children’s Ministry about needs, successes, and struggles.
• Supervise children's play and monitor their physical safety.
• Keep assigned area clean by taking out trash daily, storing snack food appropriately, keeping supply cabinets clean and organized, sweeping and mopping weekly.
• Participate in recommended training programs.
• Work with other Children’s Ministry staff to continually improve in serving families and children.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Required

• Highly ethical with the ability to make smart, timely decisions.
• Share the gospel message openly and clearly.
• Relate well to both children and adults.
• Provide leadership and stability for program continuity.
• Demonstrate an understanding, patient, warm, and receptive attitude toward children.
• Lift 30 pounds.
• Sit on the floor to play with children.

Personal Attributes And Values

• Have a personal relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ and a desire to serve Him.
• Be a consistent witness for Jesus Christ.
• Exhibit spiritual maturity as defined by evangelical biblical standards and in accordance with the employee handbook.
• Have a heart of compassion and caring toward the homeless and hurting and a passion about ministering life transformation in an urban setting.
• Possess a love for children and teens.
• Demonstrate a courteous and Christ-like manner with internal and external partners.
• Highly ethical with the ability to make smart, rapid decisions; demonstrate excellent integrity.
• Flexible, cooperative spirit.
• Possess and promote a drug, nicotine-free lifestyle.

Working Conditions/Physical Factors

Work will predominantly require the individual to work in a typical childcare environment. Equipment/Tools Used: Computer, Phone.

Education/Experience And/or Certification

• Prefer a bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Must have high school diploma.
• Must have training and/or experience in Early Childhood or Elementary Education.