Kids Keeper

Job Description

Job Title: Kid Keeper

FLSA Classification:Non- Exempt

Salary Job Class: Per Diem/As Needed

Reports to: Kelly Hornsby

Date Created: April 14 2026

Supervisory responsibilities: None

Job Summary/Purpose:The purpose of this part time per diem position is to support Greenhouse Church Jacksonville by providing child care assistance. A Kid Keeper is responsible for ensuring the safety and security of children during church services and events. The expectation of this position is that the individual will contribute to the team spirit of the staff and congregation through fellowship encouragement cooperation prayer and other appropriate ways as he/she serves his/her Lord Jesus Christ.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Sunday Services:

• Arrive on time and be prepared for scheduled shifts
• Accept and confirm monthly scheduled shifts
• Ensure safety of children in your care
• Execute planned activities
• Cultivate an environment of safety and fun
• Maintain a clean and organized space for children
• Communicate with Kids Director about necessary changes in your schedule

Administrative Tasks:

• Keep a running written record of children in your care along with a list of allergies and parents contact information
• Complete all trainings in a timely manner
• Read all emails/text messages regarding Kid Keepers
• Be familiar with and adhere to all child safety policies written in Kid Church Manual

Required Team Norms & Character Attributes

Must Be Willing to Uphold and Champion the Following Team Norms:

• Seek discernment with the team ensuring the Holy Spirit and prayer come into play for our decisions
• Recognize and value the differences in others- treat w/ dignity respect grace
• Communicate openly and honestly without fear of repercussion
• Proactively ensure every voice matters - listen for understanding more than talking at others
• Resolve and/or eliminate under the table issues
• Proactively contributing to the staff culture
• Actively assists in creating participating and utilizing effective feedback loops for the benefit of team culture

Must Have the Following Character Attributes:

• Places a high value on unity (According to Ephesians 4:3)
• Lives a life above reproach (1 Timothy 3)
• Models a life of holiness purity and integrity (Hebrews 12:14)
• Has a good grasp of scripture and not given to untested points of view (Colossians 2:8)
• Devotes themselves to prayer (Colossians 4:2)
• Has a persevering spirit and soul (James 1:4).
• Is strong and stable and not given to double-mindedness (James 1:8)
• Is quick to listen slow to speak and slow to be angry (James 1:19)
• Has a calmness of spirit and does not over react (Proverbs 29:20)
• Displays loyalty to other team members (2 Timothy 4:9-18)
• Displays a positive attitude (Philippians 4:8)

Work environment: Schultz Center (church meeting location) and others depending on event location(s)

Physical demands:

• Able to lift up to 30 pounds and move furniture

Travel required: Minimal

Time requirement: Per Diem/As Needed

Required Schedule: Any changes in schedule to be pre-approved by Kids Director

Other Hours: None

Required Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated experience in Christian leadership by using credibility and capabilities to influence followers to pursue Gods direction for their lives
• Demonstrated experience in completing a range of administrative and/or necessary tasks
• Comfortable with performing similar repetitive tasks every week while maintaining excellence
• A good level of communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to work as a part of a team oriented working environment and to mobilize others as part of a team culture
• Well-developed computer skills including demonstrated experience in the use of a range of Microsoft Office products (i.e.: Word Excel etc.) additional skills as needed.
• Excellent time management skills
• Maintains effective communication with all Greenhouse staff to ensure coordination and exchange of information for accomplishing Greenhouse goals
• Maintains working hours as determined by the needs of the ministry/position
• Comfortable cleaning body fluids and tending to injuries
• Able to make quick decisions in unexpected situations
• Willing (and able to learn) to troubleshoot computer-related problems independently
• Demonstrates effective written and verbal communication skills

Preferred education and experience

• Experience with children of varying abilities
• Proficient in administrative tasks
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Is currently serving or has recently served in a volunteer ministry
• Competent in Microsoft Office and Google drive etc.
• Available during summer and specific holidays

Other duties -

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Required Experience:

Junior IC