Childcare Worker

The vision at Bridgetown is In Portland As It Is In Heaven. We live this out by Practicing the Way of Jesus Together in Portland. We organize our church around apprenticing with Jesus in community, gathering around a stage on Sundays and around the table throughout the week in smaller Bridgetown Communities. We believe that to be an apprentice of Jesus of Nazareth is to order our lives around three goals: be with Jesus, become like Jesus, and do what Jesus did. Our dream is that as we live this way, our lives, our communities, and our city will be transformed.

Role Summary:

We believe that kids are not just the future of the church, they are the church. We strive to provide excellent care, discipleship, and ministry to the youngest people in our church.

Childcare Workers are responsible for supporting the Pastor of Kids in providing and hosting childcare for ages 0 - grade 5 at various Bridgetown Church midweek and special events by caring for children, leading activities, and coordinating with parents.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Care for kids in assigned classroom by providing a safe, engaging environment, leading appropriate activities, and meeting needs as they arise
• Communicate with parents at drop off and pick up, contacting them during the gathering if needed
• Upholding all Bridgetown Church Child Protection Policies and safety procedures. 
• Arrive 30 minutes before event start time
• Expected to work 1-3 events monthly, about 2 hours each, from September to June

Minimum Job Qualifications:

• Living within character qualifications of 1 Timothy 3v1-13
• Aligned with Bridgetown’s theological beliefs as described at bridgetown.church/belief 

• Agree with the leadership structure of Bridgetown Church as described at bridgetown.church/about

• High School Diploma or GED
• 1+ years of experience in child care, education, or babysitting
• Knowledge of physical and developmental needs of children ages 0 - grade 5
• Able to work with each age group (infant, preschool, elementary)
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Enthusiasm and passion to help kids know Jesus
• Self-starter who is well organized and responsible
• Must be available evenings, weekends, and holidays (Ash Wednesday, Good Friday, Christmas Eve)

Additional Expectations:

• Attend staff events 
• Attend the weekly gatherings
• Serve on a Sunday Gatherings volunteer team as needed

Required Capabilities:

Sit frequently

Stand occasionally, punctuated by opportunity to sit at short, varying intervals

Walk level surfaces frequently; walk stairs on an occasional basis

Frequent requirement for hand dexterity for computer and telephone usage, as well as writing

Must be able to read clearly

Must be able to hear  

Must have strong command of the English language and be able to be clearly understood when speaking

Lift regularly up to 25lbs

Carry regularly up to 25lbs 

Push regularly up to 25lbs

This job description is intended as a summary of the primary responsibilities and qualifications for this position. The job description is not intended as inclusive of all duties an individual in this position might be asked to perform or of all qualifications that may be required either now or in the future. 

Bridgetown Church reserves the right to revise the duties set forth in this job description at its discretion.