Childcare Worker

WHO WE ARE 

A Gospel-centered, Multiethnic, Intergenerational church. We LOVE Discipleship! Nestled in the heart of the Coachella Valley in Southern California, Southwest started with humble beginnings in 1973. Eight believers launched a church in hopes of becoming an outpost for the gospel of Jesus Christ for the community in the desert. Decades later that inaugural momentum remains the core of our church’s vision to be a church that is centered upon the gospel of Jesus Christ. We are a multiethnic church that believes that the gospel unites all people for the glory of Christ. We are excited about the gospel exchange that should take place from generation to generation. Our mission is to make disciples and unleash believers in the world to champion the gospel in their everyday lives. 

Sitting on 42 acres that shares a property line with the famous Indian Wells Tennis Gardens. At one of the busiest intersections in the Valley, Southwest stands poised to minister to the 600,000 residents and an annual 3.5 million tourists that have made our region famous around the world!

OUR FOCUS 

Southwest Church is focused on discipling people to become committed followers of Jesus Christ. We desire all members of Southwest to be: 

• PLANTED (the call to salvation) 
• ROOTED (the call to foundation) 
• GROWING (the call to maturation) 
• GOING (the call to multiplication) 

OUR VALUES 

• We are Faithful - We love Jesus! Our gospel-centered church will be driven by our gospel- centered team. We will aim for faithfulness to Jesus, Jesus’ Word, and Jesus’ will above all else. (1 JOHN 4) 
• We are Family - Our families are our first ministry not the church. Our families will love the church and never feel like they have to compete with the church. So we’ll honor the Sabbath, honor time away from work to invest in our families, and encourage our people to do the same. (1 TIMOTHY 3) 
• We are Fun - Laughing, enjoyment, and celebration is gonna be normal here. Our calling is a serious one, but it is not one that is without amazing fun! (ECCLESIASTES 8) 
• We are Free - We are a team on a mission. And you’re free to make that mission happen! We let thoroughbreds run. We’ll give you the play and make sure you’re free to run it. Our team is free to lead. Free to speak. Free to innovate. Free to fail. All for the purpose of achieving the mission God has given us. (GALATIANS 2) 
• We are Forgiving - Sin is serious and we won’t let it remain in the camp. We will constantly forgive one another because we’ve been forgiven. When conflict happens, we’ll address it quickly, respond graciously, and move forward by keeping short accounts with each other. (MATTHEW 18) 
• We are Flexible - We embrace change! There are no sacred cows here, just a sacred goal to make Jesus famous! We’ll be geared to the times but anchored to the rock. (MARK 2) 
• We are Forthright - We want to bear much fruit! And because ministry is hard to measure we’ll allow iron to sharpen iron to make one another better! So we’re gonna be forthright. Because fearless feedback yields fruit! (PROVERBS 27) 

SUMMARY 

As a vital leader within the Kids Ministry  department, you will work closely with the Kids Pastor to provide support to the Southwest Church Child Care Team.  

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

As vital members of the Childcare Team, these individuals work closely under the leadership of the Kid’s Ministry Staff to include the following responsibilities, but not limited to: 

• Provide a Christ-centered, safe, engaging and clean environment for the children 
• Interact with and supervise the children in a classroom setting 
• Coordinate and lead group activities with the children 
• Follow all safety guidelines and procedures 
• Clean interactive areas throughout the time the children are with you and at the end 
• Keep records of any problems that may occur 
• Ensure that children have good hygiene and change diapers as necessary 

QUALIFICATIONS 

• Love God and love Kids 
• Regularly attend a Bible believing church
• Share the Gospel with the kids in fun and creative ways 
• Have 1+ year’s experience in a childcare setting 
• Exemplify a friendly, professional and positive demeanor 
• Be flexible with change and excel in a fast-paced work environment 
• Demonstrate strong, yet loving influencing communication skills 
• Prove to be a proactive self-starter, creative problem solver and collaborative team player 
• Able to work collaboratively with other department teams to support the ministry of Southwest Church.  
• Understanding of confidentiality and proper care of personal information.  
• Knowledge of computer applications such as Word and/or Pages, Excel and/or Numbers, PowerPoint and/or Keynote, etc.  
• Physical requirements: Constant periods of sitting and repetitive motions. Occasionally able to lift or move up to 20lbs and standing or walking.