WCPC Caregiver

WCPC Caregiver

Walnut Creek Presbyterian Church (WCPC)

Non-Exempt Position Description

Walnut Creek Presbyterian Church is a diverse, growing congregation located on a five-acre campus in the heart of downtown Walnut Creek. We are seeking a part-time Children’s Ministries Coordinator to join a collaborative, joyful staff team committed to shared purpose, healthy relationships, and meaningful ministry.

Vision: The Lighthouse Kids’ Ministries partners with families to love, encourage, and light the way as children grow and flourish in their relationship with Jesus Christ.

Position: Do you feel called to create a safe, welcoming place where children are known, loved, and invited to experience God’s presence? At WCPC, we are seeking caring and dependable individuals who delight in nurturing children (ages 4 months through 11 years) and partnering with families in their faith journey.

This role is more than childcare—it is an opportunity to be a steady, guiding light in a child’s life. On Sunday mornings, our classrooms become “Kid’s Church,” where children are invited into God’s story through developmentally appropriate lessons, meaningful play, and loving care. Throughout the week, caregivers also serve during ministry programs and special events, helping create consistent, safe spaces where children can grow and belong.

We are looking for individuals who not only have experience working with young children, but who also embody a heart of patience, grace, and joy. The ideal caregiver builds trusting relationships with children and their families, offers gentle guidance, and creates an environment where every child feels seen, valued, and loved.

Key Responsibilities

Provide age-appropriate caregiving skills

Create a warm, welcoming, fun and safe environment for children

Build relationships and rapport with children and their parents/families

Implement developmentally appropriate Christian curriculum (Bible lesson)

Manage the class activities keeping in step with the schedule for the day

Work alongside and lead volunteers in the classroom.

Work closely with Children's Ministries Coordinator and Director of Children’s Ministry

Attend on-going training, and participate in set up and clean-up before and after care.

Regular availability (2+ events/month) and punctual arrival

Assist to maintain well-supplied childcare facilities (classrooms and songs, games and activities) for child care programs.

Physical Requirements

Caring for young children is an active and hands-on role. Team members should be comfortable engaging fully in the physical rhythms of the classroom, including:

Lifting and carrying infants and young children (up to approximately 40 pounds)

Sitting on the floor, kneeling, bending, and moving up and down frequently throughout the day

Standing and walking for extended periods of time

Engaging in active play, both indoors and outdoors

Assisting children with basic care needs such as diapering, feeding, and guiding safe movement

Expectation of adherence to the WCPC staff values

Character- Exercises the fruit of the spirit

Competency - Possesses skill and passion for the work

Capacity - Has the integrity to work hard without under/over working

Chemistry - Gets along with and genuinely loves being around the staff team

Culture - Recognizes that creating and cultivating healthy staff culture is crucial

Desired Background and Skill Set

Maintain a life of integrity that reflects Christlikeness

A supportive team player who can work independently, is self-motivated, is well organized, can assess priorities, and be flexible

Knowledge of health, safety and welfare practices for children

Skilled in caring for infants and young children

Certified in infant and child CPR; Trained in First-Aid a plus

Ability to communicate clearly and concisely children and their parents, creating an environment of trust and support

Teachable and flexible

Ability to be self-motivated and work independently

Ability to initiate contact and play with children

Effective and efficient with assigned tasks

Willingness to teach faith-based lessons to children, including Bible stories, and immediate response songs and activities

High School diploma or equivalent. It is a plus if you have college courses in Child Development/ECE Units

Prior related experience is preferred.

Hours: 2 - 12 hours a week

Schedule: Sundays and other weekdays as needed

Supervisor: Reports to Children’s Ministries Coordinator

Hire Contingencies: Hire contingent on passing Livescan fingerprinting (to have a Livescan you be at least 18 years of age)