Calvary Kids Early Childhood Intern
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Job Description
About Calvary Chapel:
Calvary Chapel is a church dedicated to making disciples of Jesus Christ by connecting people to God, each other, and outreach opportunities. Their vision is to reach the community and change the world, emphasizing that being a staff member or intern is about who you are, not just what you do.
About Calvary Kids:
Calvary Kids focuses on Faith, Fun, and Friends, with a mission to help every child discover the love of Jesus, grow in their faith, and build lasting friendships. They are passionate about sharing the gospel in age-appropriate ways and partnering with parents to raise disciples.
Job Description: Early Childhood Intern
• Intern Title: Calvary Kids Early Childhood Intern
• Department: Calvary Kids
• Reports To: Early Childhood Manager
• Days/Hours: 20-25 hours/week, Wednesday – Sunday
• Location: Fort Lauderdale Campus
Role: The Early Childhood Intern will serve God, perform essential church service functions, and disciple, train, and lead children in their relationship with Jesus Christ. This role is about creating a safe place for children and leaders to serve and worship.
Responsibilities:
• Assist Wiggles & Worship leaders during worship and small group time for preschoolers.
• Upload, organize, and select weekly Bible stories and songs in ProPresenter.
• Help film and edit Wiggles & Worship training videos.
• Disciple, train, and lead Sound Booth volunteers.
• Communicate with the Early Childhood Manager for new music and curriculum.
• Perform tasks such as check-in, group communication, planning events, and running Wiggles & Worship and small groups when necessary.
• Plan monthly decorations according to the First Look theme.
• Create/review Bible story activities for children.
• Support Service Coordinators and volunteers during service.
• Assist the Calvary Kids hospitality team when necessary.
• Help the Calvary Kids team during main events and celebrations (Move Up Weekend, Kids Conference, Volunteer Appreciation, Global Missions, and outreaches).
• Plan and help to decorate Calvary Kids areas for Christmas, Easter, Mother’s Day, and other special celebrations.
Learning Goals:
• Spiritual Formation & Leadership: Deepen personal faith, reflect on ministry’s impact on personal faith, grow as a spiritual leader, model Christ-like behavior, and communicate biblical truths in age-appropriate ways.
• Child Development & Ministry Skills: Understand age-appropriate ministry approaches, learn about developmental stages (newborns – 5-year-olds), tailor lessons, build effective lesson planning and teaching skills, write and lead children’s Bible lessons, and engage kids through storytelling, crafts, games, and music.
• Teamwork & Relationship Building: Develop strong relationships with children and families, learn names, stories, and prayer needs, assist in creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, collaborate with volunteers and staff, support and lead volunteers, and contribute to team meetings.
• Program Development & Administration: Learn the behind-the-scenes of children’s ministry, assist with organizing events (e.g., Wiggles & Worship Christmas Play, Kids Conference, Family Game Night), understand safety policies, check-in systems, and logistics, evaluate and improve ministry experiences, gather feedback, and reflect on effectiveness.
• Discernment & Calling: Explore vocational calling and ministry fit, journal and reflect on experiences weekly, and meet regularly with a mentor.
You Are:
• Convinced a relationship with Jesus changes everything.
• Committed to keeping family as the first ministry.
• Dedicated to personal study of God’s Word.
• Consistently prioritizing worship and prayer.
• Attending weekly services.
• Obedient to taking a Sabbath.
• Deeply compassionate towards people in need.
• Excited about global missions and local outreach.
• Willing to live a life above reproach.
• Effective in communication skills.
Work Schedule:
• Wednesday: 9 AM – 4 PM (Flexible)
• Thursday: 9 AM – 4 PM (Flexible, except for Staff huddle from 9 AM – 10:30 AM)
• Friday: 9 AM – 2 PM (Intern cohort)
• Saturday: 4 PM – 8 PM
• Sunday: 8 AM – 2 PM
Hours and days may vary based on campus events. The role may require bending, sitting, standing for long periods, and lifting up to 35 lbs.
