Preschool Education Assistant and Christian Educator (PEACE Worker)
Hours: 40 hours per week, including Sunday mornings
Compensation: $35,000-$38,000/year, paid monthly
Supervision: Reports to Preschool Director and Pastor as Head of Staff
Evaluation: Annual review conducted by Personnel Committee and Pastor
Benefits: flexible scheduling apart from preschool hours and other noted times, school scheduled breaks and 10 days PTO.
Birth - Age 5
Preschool
○ Assist preschool staff with children 3-5 years of age from 8am-1pm, Mon-Fri during the school year (160 days, 25 hrs/wk).
○ Attend required trainings and preschool events.
Nursery Care for ages 0-5
○ Recruit, hire, train, and supervise childcare workers during worship
Elementary School
Ringers & Singers
○ Assist Minister of Music with recruitment and retention of children in the children’s music program.
○ On Wednesday afternoons during the school year, assist with Ringers & Singers.
○ Encourage families of Ringers & Singers to participate in other activities of the church.
Children’s Sunday School for ages 5-11
○ Recruit, train, and supervise volunteer teachers for programming during worship.
○ Assemble curriculum and materials in consultation with Pastor.
○ Liaison with parents and other care-givers.
Summer Vacation Bible School (VBS)
○ Recruit, train, and supervise volunteers.
○ Coordinate registration, promotion, and all other aspects of the program in conjunction with relevant committees of the church.
Summer Camp
○ Encourage children and families to attend Stronghold camp in the summer.
○ Help coordinate carpools, registration, subsidies, etc.
Junior and Senior High
Discipleship
○ Work with the Christian Education Committee to coordinate regular opportunities for fellowship, study and service.
○ Be a mentor to young people and help nurture them in faith.
Confirmation Program
○ Encourage 8th & 9th graders to participate in the process.
○ Assist the pastor in coordinating classes, retreats, and celebrations.
○ Help recruit mentors from the congregation
High School Mission Trip
○ Coordinate with outside program providers as necessary to select dates, location, etc.
○ Help recruit students and chaperones
○ Assist with fundraising efforts such as the spring Spaghetti dinner.
Across the Ages
Children & Youth in Worship
○ Work with Pastor and committees of the church to include children & youth in various aspects of worship such as by lighting candles, reading scripture, music, etc.
○ Coordinate Children’s Messages in conjunction with Pastor.
○ Coordinate the children’s Christmas Pageant.
Intergenerational All-Church Retreat
○ Provide for children and youth programing during retreat weekend as needed.
○ Assist with promotion and registration
Outreach
○ Help promote the church’s children & youth programming in the community and online
○ Attend outreach activities of the church when available
Other
○ Ensure the RPC Safe Church Policy is upheld at all times for the safety of both children and adult volunteers.
○ Attend staff meetings & committee meetings as needed.
Desired Qualifications
- Mature and active faith commitment to Jesus Christ with love for the church
- Experience working with youth and/or children
- Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
- Must pass a criminal background check
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $35,000.00 - $38,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Ability to Commute:
- Riverside, IL 60546 (Required)
Work Location: In person