By joining Redeemer Churches and Ministries, you’ll help build a great city; bringing personal conversion, community formation, social justice, and cultural renewal to New York City and, through it, the world. We are FOR NYC; creating space for our community, where people’s questions are valued, and where our neighbors are known, loved, and cared for.
Position: Children’s Ministry Sunday Staff
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Department: WS Children’s Ministry, Nursery & Preschool
Reports to: RWS Early Education Manager
Work Hours: 4.75 hours on Sundays with potential to grow as the church grows (must be available to work on Sundays)
Pay Rate: $21/hour
Your purpose starts here! By joining Redeemer West Side, you’ll help build a great city; bringing personal conversion, community formation, social justice, and cultural renewal to New York City and, through it, the world. We are FOR NYC; creating space for our community, where people’s questions are valued, and where our neighbors are known, loved, and cared for.
Job Description:
Providing a safe, fun, gospel-centered environment for children ages 0 through preschool age during worship services on Sunday mornings. Physical activity required including playing with children on the floor, picking up children, changing diapers, taking children to the bathroom, disinfecting classrooms and toys, setting classrooms up, and helping teach when needed.
Requirements:
- Must be available on Sundays from 8:15 am to 1 pm on Sundays.
- Arrive on time each Sunday.
- Attend mandatory training sessions each year to review our policies and procedures and build community so that, as a staff, we can continue to serve Redeemer West Side Children safely and effectively.
- Give at least 2 weeks notice prior to being absent. If ill, please notify the Early Education Manager as soon as possible.
- No more than 6 absences per year (including sick days) and no more than 3 absences in a row.
- No more than one Sunday absence in the month of December.
- Work on Easter Sunday.
- Work on Lessons and Carols Sunday (typically the second Sunday in December).
- Work on Christmas Eve.
- Work one of the two Sundays that occur before and after Christmas Day (for example: you may be absent for either Dec 22 OR Dec 29. You cannot be absent for both and we encourage staff to work all Sundays in December).
- A commitment to serve 1 year from start date.
- Heart for God, families and children.
- Must be aligned with Redeemer West Side faith belief and values.
- Must be able to lead and take charge of the classroom.
- Ability to remain calm under pressure; level-headed when the classroom environment is stressful.
- Must be able to talk with parents and lead volunteers in the classroom.
- Must be a team player and have character qualities such as integrity, wisdom and good judgment.
- Warm and engaging personality that is welcoming to parents and children, especially those children who may have difficulty separating from their parents.
Whether you are seeking to pursue your purpose, spend more time with your family, invest time in your education, or enjoy your hobbies, a part-time job with Redeemer allows you time to explore all of that, and more, while earning a competitive wage and being part of an organization that is building a great city!
The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill set; experience and training; licensure, certifications, and ordination; and other organizational needs.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Redeemer West Side is living out a sacred call by Jesus to love our neighbors and heal our city.
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