Job Description:

The Director of Kids Connection takes work direction from, reports to, and is accountable to the Director of Children’s Ministries. Director of Kids Connection is a 20 hours per week year round position, responsible for the day-to-day operations of Plainfield United Methodist Church’s Kids Connection. Director would need to be here every afternoon until close.

• Develop a safe, learning, loving, and Christian environment for Kids Connection
• Maintain child(ren) and staff records according to Registered Ministry Regulations
• Follow the regulations in the Registered Ministry Regulations
• Communicate with staff, parents, and children effectively
• Manage finances and prepare reports to program boards
• Attend meetings- PUMC Staff meeting, Children’s Council, staff teams, and short-term planning teams
• Follow policies and procedures as outlined in the PUMC Employee Handbook
• Supervise, hire, and train staff
• Onboarding new students
• Shopping for the program (snacks, etc)
• Planning activities for summer session and off days (sign up days)
• Filling in or arranging coverage for staff absences
• Drive all routes to school (afternoon required)

Qualifications:

• Experience with school age children
• Ability to successfully pass a background check
• Leadership skills

Preferred Skills and gifts:

• Personal Commitment to Christ and the work of the Church
• Preferred Background in elementary education
• Relational and administrative skills
• Preferred financial reporting/ budget

PUMC is receiving applications for a part-time Childcare Specialist. The Childcare Specialist is responsible for the safety, well-being, and security of all children in PUMC’s Play ’N Share program.

Candidates must be punctual, reliable and be able to pass a background check. To apply, please send resume, completed application, references, and salary requirements to [email protected].

PUMC is receiving applications for a part-time (with full-time potential) Preschool Teacher. The Preschool Teacher is responsible for the safety, well-being, and security of all children in PUMC’s Preschool program. The Preschool Teacher will be responsible for monitoring and teaching the children in the program, developing a curriculum that the children will respond to positively, and partnering with the staff team to enhance the environment in the church and school. 

Candidates must be punctual, reliable and be able to pass a background check. To apply, please send resume, completed application, references, and salary requirements to [email protected].

Do you enjoy working with children of all ages? Are you looking for a positive work environment with competitive pay? Our mission at Kids@PUMC is to serve the families and children of our community. We provide a safe Christian environment surrounded by love and acceptance. Helping our children grow in Christ-like values and attitudes of integrity, honesty, responsibility, self-discipline, and spirituality. We are seeking part-time staff to support our program in fulfilling its mission. Discounted childcare rates are provided for staff children. This position requires the following; 

• Experience working with children
• The ability to help with homework and plan activities for school-age children
• Daily availability from 3:30-6:00 pm (potential to pick up more hours possible)
• An individual who would be comfortable driving a 12-passenger van

Candidates must be punctual, reliable, and able to pass a background check. To apply, please send a resume or a completed application, references, and salary requirements to j[email protected].