Service Prep:

• Turn lights on, TVs on, set up activity buckets, sign-in sheets, tank buckets, hang weekly memos, hang room leader’s signs, prepare snacks, prepare water pitchers, make sure all rooms are stocked and in good repair.
• On Wednesday Nights make cookies.

Service Oversight:

• Meet new volunteers and assign them to a room for observing and training.
• Handle medical, behavioral, parental issues (NOTE: must keep your campus lead informed).
• Take attendance of all dream teams, kids, and staff during each service.
• Maintain classroom rotations and schedule.
• Pass out birthday gifts.

Service Closedown:

• Start dishwasher, wash/fold laundry, put activity buckets away, take down the room
• signs/sign-in sheets and lock all classrooms.
• Maintain lost and found.
• Make sure rooms are clean and ready for Weekday Preschool.

Build Relationships:

• Maintain and develop relationships with parents in the hallway.
• Assist those that have questions.
• Welcome and invite new families to the Connect Center.
• Help parents feel secure leaving their children in the Early Childhood area.
• Maintain positive relationships with volunteers by praying with them, following up if they are sick or having a personal problem, and making them feel valued and appreciated.
• Maintain a close relationship with coaches and get together occasionally outside of service to encourage team building.

Communication:

• Notify all surgeries, special needs, births, deaths, etc. to the church office and Early Childhood Campus Coordinator.
• Keep your Leader informed of all behavioral, medical, or parental issues.

Events:

• Assist with Easter Egg Hunt/Sunday activities, October 31st Party, James River Christmas, Event Childcare for All Church Events, other events as assigned by your leader.

James River Church Early Childhood Employee Childcare Policy:

• Early Childhood employees must have childcare arrangements made for all children aged 6 months through 6th grade.
• Children cannot be with an Early Childhood employee during service times. Children must be with spouses or checked into the assigned classroom.
• Sick kids are not allowed at any time.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Manage regular responsibilities to have time reserved for departmental events.
• Expected to participate in James River Holiday Events, Required meetings, Weekday Preschool open house, and Christmas program.
• Help with Early Childhood evening deep cleanings.

Absenteeism:

• In the event of absences or vacations, responsibilities must be covered.
• Absentees are not to exceed four (4) Sundays a year.

• A moderate level of activity includes but is not limited to moving to the floor and back up, actively participating in songs, games, and activities, standing/walking for an extended period (often 6 -8 hours).
• Work Sundays 7:30 am to 2:00 pm and Wednesdays 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm (As weekday hours allow assist with room setup (2 hours)).

• Must have the ability to lead well, be outgoing, friendly, and able to handle confrontation.
• Must feel called to the church and be willing to serve the church in any capacity including a different position or title as directed by leadership.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Exhibit good judgment, honesty, integrity, responsibility, and punctuality through the utilization of professional work standards.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervising personnel, coworkers, civic organizations, business professionals and the public.
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality in dealing with people.
• Complete Fellowship One Go training.

1. Develop and maintain a close personal walk with the Lord including:
   • Daily devotional time with Lord.
   • Daily dependence on the empowerment of the Spirit.
2. Develop a strong marriage and family life. This includes:
   • Communicating and sharing with your spouse.
   • Spending time together on days off and when extra time is available.
3. Keep personal finances in order with no delinquencies.
4. Attend all regularly scheduled services in the church. Special services and functions will be required as deemed necessary by the Lead Pastor.
5. Maintain a high level of personal integrity, honesty and confidentiality in dealing both with the staff and congregation.
6. Maintain a Christian outlook and attitude at all times.
7. Maintain loyalty to the staff and church, actively promoting unity within the church.