Cook / School Age Group Leader - Christian Childcare Outreach

We are an Evangelical, Christian organization with a large and growing Outreach Ministry to At-Risk Kids in central Colorado Springs. We do this through our two Children's Centers, with about 50 staff and 300 children, ages 5-13yrs old.

This is a ministry staff position and applicants must have an active faith in Christ as well as a life pattern of involvement in their local church and ministry. (For more information and our statement of faith, you can find us on the web at Springsoflife.org.)

DETAILS

• $15-$18/hr based on experience
• Starts training immediately
• Mon-Fri approx. 7:30am-4:30pm

COOK DUTIES

• Keep a prompt cooking and food service schedule
• Clean the kitchen
• Inventory & Stocking
• Food program required paperwork

SCHOOL AGE PROGRAM DUTIES

• Leading a School-Age group of 10-15 kids (Ages 5-13 years)
• Implementing center and state rules and regulations regarding school-age programs
• Ensuring a safe program environment for kids
• Being involved in, and inviting children to attend, ministry outreaches (AWANA, VBS, Ranch Camps, etc)

QUALIFICATIONS (required ):

• A love for kids
• A heart for seeing kids (and their families) come to know the Lord. This is the highest priority in all we do
• A love for working with a non-profit ministry/outreach in Jesus' name
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must have at least three (3) months of full-time or equivalent part-time (480hrs) satisfactory and verifiable experience with school-age children
• Must be 1st Aid & CPR qualified, or willing to get qualified (SLCC pays for this certification if you don’t already have it)
• Must be able to handle large amounts of physical activity (sports and walking excursions with kids)
• Must be reliable/dependable/punctual, with a good work ethic
• Must have a good work history
• Must be able to pass a background check
• Must have your own reliable vehicle, and a clean driving record

QUALIFICATIONS (PREFERRED)

• Previous Cooking Experience
• Previous Children's Center Experience
• Previous Ministry/Missions Experience
• Previous success working alone in a kitchen

BENEFITS:

• Competitive pay scale in financially healthy organization
• Opportunity for advancement in growing company
• Opportunity to do meaningful work in vocational ministry
• Discipleship and development in Christian life, ministry, and leadership
• Up to 75% discount on childcare
• 6 Paid Holidays, plus PTO (Paid Time Off)
• Healthcare benefit after 3 months tenure