Job Description
We are an Evangelical, Christian organization with a large and growing Outreach Ministry to At-Risk Kids in central Colorado Springs. We do this through our two Children's Centers, with about 60 staff and 300 children, ages 5-13yrs old.
This is a ministry staff position and applicants must have an active faith in Christ as well as a life pattern of involvement in their local church and ministry. (For more information and our statement of faith, you can find us on the web at Springsoflife.org.)
DETAILS:
- $15-$18/hr DOEE
- Monday through Friday,Part Time with options for Full Time, Full Time in Summer
DUTIES:
- Leading a School-Age group of up to 15 kids (Ages 5-13 years)
- Implementing daily schedule
- Running and/or Supervising daily activities
- Implementing Center and State rules and regulations regarding school-age programs
- Ensuring a safe program environment for kids
- Meal service (Breakfast, Lunch and Afternoon Snack served at the center daily)
- General Clean-Up of Classroom throughout the day and at day's end
- Being involved in, and inviting children to attend, ministry outreaches (AWANA, VBS, Ranch Camps, etc)
QUALIFICATIONS (required ):
- A love for kids
- A heart for seeing kids (and their families) come to know the Lord. This is the highest priority in all we do
- A love for working with a non-profit ministry/outreach in Jesus' name
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Must have at least three (3) months of full-time or equivalent part-time (480hrs) satisfactory and verifiable experience with school-age children
- Must be 1st Aide & CPR qualified, or willing to get qualified (SLCC pays for this certification if you don’t already have it)
- Must be able to handle large amounts of physical activity (sports and walking excursions with kids)
- Must be reliable/dependable/punctual, with a good work ethic
- Must have a good work history
- Must be able to pass a background check
- Must have your own reliable vehicle, and a clean driving record
BENEFITS:
- Competitive pay scale in financially healthy organization
- Opportunity for advancement in growing company
- Opportunity to do meaningful work in vocational ministry
- Discipleship and development in Christian life, ministry, and leadership
- PTO (Paid Time Off)
BENEFITS (additional for Full-Time employees):
- Up to 75% discount on childcare
- 6 Paid Holidays, plus PTO (Paid Time Off)
- Healthcare benefit after 3 months tenure
This is a staff position in a Christian ministry. We are primarily looking for individuals with an active faith in Christ and a life pattern of involvement in their local church and ministry. (For more information and our statement of faith, you can find us on the web at Springsoflife.org.)