Kids Elementary Assistant

Bridgetown believes in the participation of all people at every life stage in practicing the way of Jesus. We believe that to be an apprentice of Jesus of Nazareth is to order your life around three goals: be with Jesus, become like Jesus, and do what Jesus did. Our dream is that as we live this way, our lives, our communities, and our city, will be transformed.

Role Summary:

The Kids Elementary Assistant is responsible for supporting the Pastor of Kids and Families in ministry to children in kindergarten – 5th grade at all Bridgetown Church Sunday gatherings by overseeing ministry activities, volunteers, and classrooms; ensuring safety, developmentally appropriate care, and hospitality. 

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• • Supervise elementary groups, including but not limited to ministry activities, volunteers, and classrooms. 
  • Support volunteers and kids as needed in assigned classrooms, responding to all needs promptly and including Kids Staff as needed. 
  • Ensure classroom environments, supplies, and activities are safe and developmentally appropriate. 
  • Ensure all Bridgetown child protection policies are being upheld in classrooms and report concerns to Pastor of Kids & Families. 
  • Assist with Kids Check-in as needed. 
  • Welcome new families of elementary children and help them orient to classrooms and volunteers. 

• Assist Pastor of Kids & Families with miscellaneous Sunday duties related to elementary classrooms, as assigned, including teaching large group lesson.

• Attend weekly Kids Staff meeting. 

• Attend quarterly 4th and 5th grade events. 

• Tidy, clean, and organize assigned classrooms. 

• Monitor, order, and restock supplies as needed in assigned classrooms. 

• Provide feedback to Kids Staff about classrooms, supplies, curriculum, policies and procedures in assigned classrooms to ensure all ministry activities meet physical and developmental needs of children. Help implement any resulting changes.

Minimum Job Qualifications:

• Living within character qualifications of 1 Timothy 3v1-13
• Attempting to Follow Bridgetown’s Rule of Life
• Understand and adhere to all Bridgetown policies and procedures as established by our board and elders 
• Vision-driven and action-orientated leader 
• Experience delegating and managing a team or individual
• Responsible, self-starter who is highly organized and takes initiative
• Knowledge and experience using common computer programs and email
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• An inherent desire to achieve exceptional results
• Ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks with attention to detail
• Demonstrate emotional intelligence 
• Self-starter who is well organized and proactive
• Enthusiasm and passion to serve Bridgetown in any way needed

Bonus Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• 2+ years of experience in elementary education, summer camp, or kids ministry. 
• Valid driver’s license and viable transportation

General Expectations:

• Theologically aligned with Bridgetown’s Ministry Philosophy and DNA 
• Actively involved in a Bridgetown Community 
• Agree with, and adhere to, the leadership structure of Bridgetown Church 
• Respond to all staff/volunteer concerns in a timely manner
• Attend the weekly gathering

Required Capabilities:

Sit – Sit frequently

Stand – Stand occasionally, punctuated by opportunity to sit at short, varying intervals

Walk – Walk level surfaces frequently

Climb – Walk stairs on an occasional basis

Hand Dexterity – Frequent requirement for hand dexterity for computer and telephone usage, as well as writing

Sensory/Vision  – Must be able to read clearly

Hearing – Must be able to hear  

Speech/Language – Must have strong command of the English language and be able to be clearly understood when speaking

Lift – Regularly lift up to 50 lbs

Carry – Regularly carry up to 50 lbs 

Push – Regularly up to 100 lbs

This job description is intended as a summary of the primary responsibilities and qualifications for this position. The job description is not intended as inclusive of all duties an individual in this position might be asked to perform or of all qualifications that may be required either now or in the future. 

Bridgetown Church reserves the right to revise the duties set forth in this job description at its discretion.