KidZone Director 

Expected Schedule: 

This position is Part-Time, 20 hours a week. 

The schedule is every Monday and Wednesday from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. and an additional 8 hours in the week on either Tuesdays or Thursdays. 

The KidZone program is a seasonal school year program starting up in early September and ending in May at the end of the school year. Teacher training begins in August. 

There are breaks throughout the year according to school schedules. 

Summers are spent on planning and preparing for the next school year. 

About Northeast Christian Church: 

Northeast Christian Church is passionate about Jesus! Our KidZone ministry exists to partner with families of little children ages 6 weeks to 5 years old to help instill a Biblical foundation within a safe, loving, nurturing, environment so the little children can grow to become confident and eager individuals that want to become more like Jesus. 

Position Summary: 

The KidZone Director provides leadership and oversight for the KidZone program and its staff. This role supports and strengthens our mission to provide a loving, nurturing environment where children grow spiritually, socially, and cognitively. Additional responsibilities include supporting teachers and ensuring parents feel confident entrusting their children to our care. 

Responsibilities: 

1. KidZone Leadership

• Coordinate and plan the yearly schedules, events, and ministry calendar for KidZone. 

• Ensure all team members understand and follow KidZone policies and procedures. 

• Communicate regularly with staff and parents—responding to inquiries, sharing updates, and providing support. 

• Conduct facility tours and answer questions for prospective families. 

• Collaborate with the Early Childhood Team Leader on key decisions, approvals, and program changes. 

• Manage operational purchases within the approved budget. 

2. Event Support & Collaboration

• Collaborate with the Early Childhood Ministry team on ministry initiatives and vision targets where applicable. 

• Partner with the broader Northeast staff team on outreach and church-wide events that engage young families enrolled in KidZone. 

3. Teacher Care, Development & Recruiting

• Create and maintain intentional systems to support, encourage, and develop KidZone Teachers. 

• Build and maintain a strong pipeline, identifying and equipping future leaders. 

• Recruit, interview, and recommend potential new hires for the KidZone team reporting to potential candidates to Team Leader and HR Director. 

Requirements: 

• High School Diploma, College preferred 

• Ministry experience preferred 

• Maintain a healthy and Christ-centered family life, actively engaging in the life and ministries of Northeast Christian Church. 

• Commit to and champion the vision and values of Northeast. 

• Show a genuine love for people—reflected in communication, collaboration, and relationships. 

• Demonstrate initiative, organization, follow-through, and a positive, solutions-oriented attitude. 

Desired Personality Traits: 

• Passionate and purpose driven. 

• A collaborative team player. 

• Confident and able to laugh at themselves. 

• Self-motivated and energized by new challenges. 

• Outgoing, personable, and approachable. 

Join us in this exciting opportunity to make an impact within our organization and with others! 

KidZone Teacher, Childcare 

Expected Schedule: 

This position is Part-Time, 10 hours a week. 

The schedule is every Monday and Wednesday from 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. 

The KidZone program is a seasonal school year program starting up in early September and ending in May at the end of the school year. Teacher training begins in August. 

There are breaks throughout the year according to school schedules. 

About Northeast Christian Church: 

Northeast Christian Church is passionate about Jesus! Our KidZone ministry exists to partner with families of little children ages 6 weeks to 5 years old to help instill a Biblical foundation within a safe, loving, nurturing, environment so the little children can grow to become confident and eager individuals that want to become more like Jesus. 

Overview:
This opportunity is perfect for Jesus loving, energetic, and enthusiastic teachers in early childhood care who have a passion for teaching and enriching the lives of little children. This position will work with small groups of little children with varying abilities and interests. Teachers must work well with a team of enthusiastic individuals dedicated to providing high quality care providing a safe and nurturing environment where little children can develop foundations for education and socialization. Creating and maintaining positive relationships with each child and family under their care is imperative. 

Responsibilities: 

1. Lead and instruct children in a positive Christ-centered environment.
2. Observe and monitor all children’s activities and teach good health and personal habits such as washing hands, healthy food choices, etc.
3. Support each child’s emotional and social development and encourage understanding of others.
4. Engage the children with reading, singing, and teaching simple tasks such as painting, drawing, and crafts.
5. Organize recreational activities and implement a curriculum that allows the children to learn about the world and explore their interests.
6. Communicate via a written document with parents about classroom and child productivity every week.
7. Positively encourage peers, assist in various capacities, and serve as a substitute in an emergency.
8. Keep records of children’s progress, routines, and interests.
9. Confidence in all emergency and evacuation procedures.
10. Engage and participate in required training (First Aid & CPR).
11. Perform housekeeping duties such as maintaining room cleanliness, organizing and sanitizing toys, etc. to ensure health and safety.

Necessary Skills or Abilities:
To be successful in this role, you should have the following experience:
– Desire to serve others
– Loves little children
– Active listener and effective communicator
– Ability to multi task and effectively manage time
– Ability to lift 50 lbs. as needed
– Ability to perform general physical activities including the ability to climb, lift, walk, balance, stoop, and bend 

Education & Experience Required: 

– High School Diploma required 

– Experience in a previous Parents Day Out program, Childcare Program, or Preschool setting preferred. 

If you are a highly motivated individual with a passion for Jesus and little children and a desire to contribute to the success of Northeast Christian Church, we would love to hear from you. 

Apply today to join our team!