Childcare Provider

## Description

**Childcare Provider (Part-Time, Hourly)**

**Ward Church**

Ward Church is seeking caring, dependable individuals to serve as **Childcare Providers** for ministry and community events. This role helps create a safe, welcoming, and engaging environment for children while their parents and guardians participate in worship services, meetings, trainings, and group events.

**Position Details**

• **Reports to:** Director of Nursery/Childcare
• **Employment Status:** Part-time, hourly
• **FLSA Classification:** Non-exempt
• **Schedule:** Varies based on ministry and event needs

**Role Summary**

Provide attentive childcare for children from newborn through elementary age. Childcare Providers play a vital role in supporting families and advancing Ward Church’s mission by ensuring children are well cared for, safe, and engaged during church and community activities.

**Key Responsibilities**

• Check children in and out of childcare spaces following established procedures
• Encourage creative play and constructive, age-appropriate activities
• Provide physical care for infants and toddlers, including feeding, diaper changes, and assistance with bathroom breaks
• Discern when it is necessary to contact parents for early pickup or assistance with issue resolution
• Complete Incident Report forms when required
• Maintain a clean, safe childcare environment and follow proper sanitization protocols for spaces and individuals
• Follow all safety procedures outlined by Ward Church
• Honor scheduled commitments and arrive on time for assigned events
• Attend one required Childcare Training per year

**Character & Cultural Expectations**

• Demonstrate the qualities of a follower of Jesus Christ
• Show a passion to love God, live in Christian community, and extend God’s love to others
• Strong commitment to Ward Church’s mission and values

**Ward Church Mission**

Leading generations to live and love like Jesus.

**Church Values**

Thoughtful Theology • Audacious Generosity • Healthy Families • Global Reach • Extra-Mile Hospitality

**Staff Values**

Model What We Teach • Give Ministry Away • Make it Better • Fight for Each Other

**How to Apply**

Interested candidates are invited to apply by submitting an application to Ward Church by following the link above. Background and reference checks are required as part of the hiring process.

Ward Church is grateful for those who serve and invest in the next generation. We look forward to welcoming compassionate and committed individuals to our childcare team.

## Qualifications

• Must be at least **16 years of age**
• Ability to pass a **background and reference check**
• Demonstrated maturity and responsibility in caring for children
• Genuine enjoyment of working with children
• Affirmation of the mission, values, and beliefs of Ward Church
• Able to provide references from your home church