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Kids Director

Oak Brook, IL · On-site

$75K - $85K/yr

... and caregivers are the primary spiritual influencers in a child's life. Create strategies ... Support church-wide initiatives and special events - assist with Christmas, Easter, Mother's Day ...

Shiloh Church SK Program Lead for Shiloh Kids Department About Shiloh Church: Shiloh Church is an ... Recruit, train and communicate with volunteers, caregivers, teachers and staff. * Serve as Safety ...

Shiloh Church SK Program Lead for Shiloh Kids Department About Shiloh Church: Shiloh Church is an ... Recruit, train and communicate with volunteers, caregivers, teachers and staff. * Serve as Safety ...

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A Church Caretaker is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness, security, and general upkeep of a church and its surrounding property. Duties typically include cleaning, minor repairs, setting up for services and events, and ensuring the building remains welcoming and functional. Some caretakers may also handle groundskeeping, manage supplies, and coordinate with volunteers or contractors. The role requires attention to detail, reliability, and a sense of dedication to the church community.

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As a Church Caretaker, your daily responsibilities will usually include cleaning and maintaining the church building and grounds, setting up for events and services, performing minor repairs, and ensuring security procedures are followed. You may also be asked to coordinate with church staff regarding special events or specific facility needs, and sometimes assist outside vendors or contractors. The caretaker is often the first responder to urgent maintenance issues, so flexibility and problem-solving are important. This role provides a vital support function, helping to ensure a welcoming and well-functioning environment for the congregation and visitors.

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Job description

Job Title: Nursery Director

Reports To: Next Gen Team

  • Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

This position will collaborate with other members of the BMBC staff, paid caregivers, and volunteers, though their primary responsibility is assuring the success of BMBC nursery ministry and childcare.

  • Primary responsibilities are ministering to children ages birth through __ years old and their families and smooth operation of nursery, Sunday school and childcare. The goal of this job is to assure the nursery is always available and welcoming for any young family wishing to attend a church event at any time.

Ministry

  • Building on and expanding current Early Childhood ministry

  • Expanding ministry to new parents

  • Reaching out to first time families (keeping track of and celebrating new births)

  • Responsible for preparing age-appropriate lessons and activities

  • Lead in developing an effective environment that facilitates spiritual transformation

Responsibilities

  • Communicate needs and expectations with paid caregivers and volunteers

  • Communicate with BMBC staff and volunteers regarding childcare needs (regular as well as special events)

  • Create monthly schedules for caregivers

  • Assure adequate nursery hospitality support is scheduled and present

  • Approve paid caregivers’ hours

  • Respond to any changes in scheduling and staffing

  • Assure BMBC nursery policies are in line with industry best practices

  • Train caregivers and volunteers in BMBC childcare policies

  • Assure smooth operation of nurseries

  • Quickly and effectively handle any disputes between caregivers and/or caregivers and parents

  • Model hospitality and care to parents and children

  • Develop and implement an appreciation program for caregivers

Education and Desired Skills:

  • High School diploma required; college degree preferred.

  • Leadership, management, or HR experience in day schools or daycare facilities, church ministry experience preferred

  • Physical Demands:

  • Sitting Standing Walking Seeing Hearing

  • Speaking Lifting/carrying up to 10 pounds Fine Motor Skills

  • Other Qualifications:

  • Must be a committed Christian comfortable working in a church environment. Our employees are called to lead a life that becomes the gospel, and we expect them to exhibit appropriate demeanor both on and off the job.