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WCPC Caregiver
Walnut Creek Presbyterian Church (WCPC)
Non-Exempt Position Description
Walnut Creek Presbyterian Church is a diverse, growing congregation located on a five-acre campus in the heart of downtown Walnut Creek. We are seeking a part-time Children's Ministries Coordinator to join a collaborative, joyful staff team committed to shared purpose, healthy relationships, and meaningful ministry
Vision: The Lighthouse Kids' Ministries partners with families to love, encourage, and light the way as children grow and flourish in their relationship with Jesus Christ.
Position: Do you feel called to create a safe, welcoming place where children are known, loved, and invited to experience God's presence? At WCPC, we are seeking caring and dependable individuals who delight in nurturing children (ages 4 months through 11 years) and partnering with families in their faith journey.
This role is more than childcare-it is an opportunity to be a steady, guiding light in a child's life. On Sunday mornings, our classrooms become "Kid's Church," where children are invited into God's story through developmentally appropriate lessons, meaningful play, and loving care. Throughout the week, caregivers also serve during ministry programs and special events, helping create consistent, safe spaces where children can grow and belong.
We are looking for individuals who not only have experience working with young children, but who also embody a heart of patience, grace, and joy. The ideal caregiver builds trusting relationships with children and their families, offers gentle guidance, and creates an environment where every child feels seen, valued, and loved.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide age-appropriate caregiving skills
- Create a warm, welcoming, fun and safe environment for children
- Build relationships and rapport with children and their parents/families
- Implement developmentally appropriate Christian curriculum (Bible lesson)
- Manage the class activities keeping in step with the schedule for the day
- Work alongside and lead volunteers in the classroom.
- Work closely with Children's Ministries Coordinator and Director of Children's Ministry
- Attend on-going training, and participate in set up and clean-up before and after care.
- Regular availability (2+ events/month) and punctual arrival
- Assist to maintain well-supplied childcare facilities (classrooms and songs, games and activities) for child care programs.
Physical Requirements
Caring for young children is an active and hands-on role. Team members should be comfortable engaging fully in the physical rhythms of the classroom, including:
- Lifting and carrying infants and young children (up to approximately 40 pounds)
- Sitting on the floor, kneeling, bending, and moving up and down frequently throughout the day
- Standing and walking for extended periods of time
- Engaging in active play, both indoors and outdoors
- Assisting children with basic care needs such as diapering, feeding, and guiding safe movement
Expectation of adherence to the WCPC staff values
- Character- Exercises the fruit of the spirit
- Competency - Possesses skill and passion for the work
- Capacity - Has the integrity to work hard without under/over working
- Chemistry - Gets along with and genuinely loves being around the staff team
- Culture - Recognizes that creating and cultivating healthy staff culture is crucial
Desired Background and Skill Set
- Maintain a life of integrity that reflects Christlikeness
- A supportive team player who can work independently, is self-motivated, is well organized, can assess priorities, and be flexible
- Knowledge of health, safety and welfare practices for children
- Skilled in caring for infants and young children
- Certified in infant and child CPR; Trained in First-Aid a plus
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely children and their parents, creating an environment of trust and support
- Teachable and flexible
- Ability to be self-motivated and work independently
- Ability to initiate contact and play with children
- Effective and efficient with assigned tasks
- Willingness to teach faith-based lessons to children, including Bible stories, and immediate response songs and activities
- High School diploma or equivalent. It is a plus if you have college courses in Child Development/ECE Units
- Prior related experience is preferred.
Hours: 2 - 12 hours a week
Schedule: Sundays and other weekdays as needed
Supervisor: Reports to Children's Ministries Coordinator
Hire Contingencies: Hire contingent on passing Livescan fingerprinting (to have a Livescan you be at least 18 years of age)
Compensation: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour
WCPC is a member of ECO, a Covenant Order of Evangelical Presbyterians.
