Women's Ministry Children's Coordinator

**Women’s Ministry Childcare Coordinator** **Part\-Time \| Approximately 10 hours per week** **Location:** Ada Bible Church – Kentwood **About the Role** The **Women’s Ministry Childcare Coordinator** plays a vital role in helping women fully engage in our Wednesday morning ministry groups by ensuring our childcare program runs safely, smoothly, and with warmth. This person leads a team of volunteers and paid caregivers, creates welcoming spaces for children, and oversees all logistics—from check\-in and setup to cleanup and safety. If you love kids, thrive in organized environments, and enjoy encouraging others as they serve, this is a great opportunity to make a meaningful impact. **What You’ll Do** **Program Operations** * Arrive early on Wednesdays to prepare rooms, supplies, and age\-appropriate activities. * Manage check\-in and check\-out; maintain accurate attendance and incident logs. * Float between rooms to support caregivers and ensure proper ratios. * Oversee room cleanup and reset after programming. * (Optional) Assist in a classroom for Ada Bible Moms on Tuesday mornings (8:30–11:30am). **Team Coordination** * Recruit, screen, schedule, and support childcare volunteers and providers. * Build and maintain weekly coverage schedules; arrange substitutes when needed. * Encourage your team and model a caring, professional tone. * Approve timecards for childcare staff. **Child Safety \& Care** * Uphold all safety, bathroom, and illness policies. * Respond to minor incidents and parent concerns calmly and compassionately. * Maintain appropriate adult\-to\-child ratios by age group. **Administration** * Track attendance, hours, and supply needs. * Communicate with the Women’s Ministry Director of Operations regarding updates or needs. * Coordinate with staff on allergies, special accommodations, and room assignments. **Who You Are** * Experienced in supervising childcare, preschool, nursery, or kids’ ministry teams. * Dependable, calm under pressure, and attentive to safety and details. * A strong communicator who enjoys leading and encouraging others. * Someone who aligns with the mission and values of Ada Bible Church and desires to serve in a ministry environment. **Schedule \& Compensation** * Approximately **10 hours per week**: + Wednesdays: 4–5 hours (including setup and teardown). + Tuesdays: 2–3 hours (optional classroom support). + Additional flexible time for scheduling, communication, and admin tasks. * Occasional additional paid hours for special events or trainings (pre\-approved).