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Employment Opportunities

Full-Time Positions

Associate Director of Youth Ministries

Village Church Mission Campus
6641 Mission Rd.
​Prairie Village, KS 66208
The associate director of youth ministries works with all youth, 7th-12th grades, assisting the pastor of
youth ministries and as a team member of the Youth Department, seeking to understand and address
the spiritual and social needs of adolescents and their families. Each year youth ministries run several
weekly programs and trips for mission, service, and spiritual growth; it is an engaging and creative
program looking for people who mirror that enthusiasm for Christ, faith, relational ministry and
service. Village Presbyterian Church has a talented and collaborative staff and a loving and supportive faith community of involved parents with energetic and thoughtful students.

Education Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree
 
Ministry Goals:
  • Provide spiritual leadership to middle and high school students and their families, equipping students to become followers of Christ.
  • Create a safe haven for all youth (7th-12th grades) to interact with others, provide mutual support, explore their spirituality and develop self-confidence.
  • Initiate time with students one-on-one, in small group settings and/or large group events.
  • Ongoing, vibrant commitment to learning and growing in personal faith life.
 
Specific Ministry Responsibilities:
  • Assist in planning, directing, and executing weekly youth ministries/events, summer mission trips and related activities.
  • Develop and lead student/youth hospitality team.
  • Communicate effectively, consistently and compassionately with families and students. 
  • Support the mission of Village Presbyterian Church in the wider community by taking part in mission/outreach activities and leading youth mission trips outside of Kansas City.
  • Seek out conferences, classes and materials that will serve as professional development/continuing education.
  • Perform other job functions as necessarily and appropriate to enhance the ministry of Village Presbyterian Church.

Staff Responsibilities:
  • Attend weekly church staff meetings.
  • Attend monthly youth ministry committee meetings.
  • Abide by the church’s child/youth protection guidelines and keep appropriate personal boundaries.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
  • Able to support the mission and ministry of Village Presbyterian Church.
  • Personal relationship with Jesus Christ, evident in your life and conversation and serves as an example for others.
  • Personal commitment to continue to learn and grow in own Christian faith and knowledge through continuing education and professional development opportunities.
  • Professionalism in all aspects of ministry, including the ability to work independently and collaboratively with others, the ability to communicate effectively, and the ability to recognize and maintain confidentialities.
  • Able to co-lead/co-chaperone out-of-town (domestic & international) mission trips with students.
  • Proficiency in computer skills.
 
Personal Attributes:
  • Passionate about working with youth
  • Honesty and trustworthiness
  • Mutual respect
  • Cultural awareness and sensitivity
  • Flexibility and adaptability
  • Sound work ethics
 
Interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter to Pastor of Youth Ministries Rev. Zach Walker at zach.walker@villagepres.org.
Interviews will be conducted as soon as viable candidates apply.
 
For more information about our youth ministry and programs, visit the youth department
website, villagepresyouth.org.

Part-Time Positions

Preschool Teacher

 14895 Antioch Rd.
Overland Park, KS 66221
913-681-1906
Village Preschool at Antioch Campus is a part time program (school-year) offered to children 2 ½ to 5 years of age at Village Presbyterian Church located in South Overland Park, Kansas.

We are looking for passionate, degreed individuals who are interested in joining our small, professional staff. Applicant must be able to work in a team atmosphere. Each classroom has two teachers (co-teachers) and have shared responsibilities. Applicate must understand child development and be familiar with the developmentally appropriate practice that children learn best through hands-on activities in a play-based environment.
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Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in early childhood, elementary education or the equivalent (preferred but not required)
  • Teaching experience is preferred but not required
  • Provide a high level of care and safety for young children, allowing children to feel loved and safe always
  • Ensure children are given the opportunity to learn and grow each day
  • Promote a positive atmosphere for parents, children, and staff at all times
  • Communicate effectively with peers and parents to ensure a consistent and engaging classroom setting
  • Present a professional demeanor

Job Type/position
  • Part time – 3-year-old preschool teacher - Tuesday/Thursday 8:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
  • Part time – Pre-K preschool teacher - Monday/Wednesday/Friday 8:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
  • School year 2022–23 (September-May)
  • Aug. 29 – Sept. 2 teacher work week and training

If you are someone who loves working with children, is a team player and likes to have fun at work—we are the place for you! If you are interested in applying for this position, email paula.benefiel@villagepres.org attached a resume and brief description.

Barista

Village Church Mission Campus
6641 Mission Rd. Prairie Village, KS 66208
Job Purpose: Baristas serve customers in the Village Cup (Village Church Mission Campus). Baristas exemplify Village Presbyterian Church’s mission of hospitality by making everyone feel welcome, providing knowledgeable, exemplary service, showing brand pride, and serving high quality products to all guests. 

Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Greet all guests entering The Village Cup or passing through the Welcome Center.
  • Promotes the Village Cup, Village Church and The Roasterie in a positive and knowledgeable way.
  • Provides quality drinks and exemplary customer service to all guests; has good product knowledge; keeps Cup well stocked, cleaned and organized.
  • Maintains food prep and handling standards as stated by the Kansas Department of Food and Environment.
  • Works with other Baristas, the Cup coordinator (CC) and Food Service team to ensure quality service and products; participates in monthly team meetings.
  • Completes assigned daily/weekly tasks and duties in allotted time, and to the standard laid out in the Standards book.
  • Other duties as assigned or apparent.

Qualifications:
  • Able to support the mission and ministry of Village Presbyterian Church, models church’s values.
  • Must be at least 15 years old.
  • Able to speak, write and understand English.
  • Excels in providing prompt and courteous customer service to all guests.
  • Willing to do light to moderate cleaning, involved in keeping The Village Cup areas clean including café, bar, pantry area.
  • Be able to work with little to no supervision and be self-motivated to complete work needed, in a timely manner, with a positive attitude.
  • Capable of processing all types of payment accurately and drink club cards. 

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:
  • Availability includes morning and/or Sundays.
  • Follows dress code, including wearing apron and name tag. 
  • Exercises proper food safety standards, set by the Kansas Department of Food and Environment.
  • Repeated movements throughout including, but not limited to bending, standing, lifting, reaching, walking.

Please submit your resume to Chef Andrea Bradley at andrea.bradley@villagepres.org 

Full-Time & Part-Time Positions

Child Care Providers & Teachers 

Village Church Child and Family Development Center
​9900 Mission Rd.
​Overland Park, KS 66206
Job Summary:  Assist in rooms with children ages 6 weeks through pre-kindergarten in our licensed daycare. A variety of shifts are available from 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday through Friday. No weekends or evening hours required. On-the-job training is provided along with all needed continuing education.  

Some of the Responsibilities Include: 
  • Being on time to your shift.
  • Fostering positive connections with our children and their families.
  • Engaging children through reading, group games, art activities, music and outdoor play.
  • Supervising small groups of children.
  • Feeding infants bottles or serving meals to older children.
  • Keeping room clean for the next shift. 

Desired Skills: 
  • Ability to be flexible within your shift.
  • Patience, tolerance, empathy and enthusiasm.
  • Good verbal and written skills to communicate with children, parents and staff. 

Working Conditions and Other Requirements:
  • Lift children up to 40 pounds for diapering or caring for children. 
  • Ability to get up and down off floor. 
  • Proof of vaccination for COVID-19.

Qualifications:
  • Applicants must be 16 years or older.
  • A GED or high school diploma. 

If interested, please contact: 
Peggy Tingle: peggy.tingle@villagepres.org
Julie Jones: julie.jones@villagepres.org, 913-671-2310
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Jim Tilden
Senior Director of Business Operations
913-671-2365
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  • I'M NEW
  • LOCATIONS
    • Mission Campus
    • Antioch Campus
    • Meneilly Center for Mission >
      • Food Pantry
      • Child & Family Development Center
  • ABOUT
    • Worship Services >
      • Live Broadcasts
      • Sermons
      • Baptisms
      • Weddings
      • Memorial Services
    • History & Mission
    • Pastoral Staff
    • Officers
    • Staff Directory
  • CONNECT
    • Adult >
      • Computer Ministry
      • Environmental Action
      • Presbyterian Women
      • Social Justice
      • Sunday Morning Classes
      • Village Connect Small Group Ministries
      • Village U Community Classes
      • Visiting Scholar
      • Wednesday Family Dinners
    • Young Adult
    • Youth
    • Children & Families >
      • Overview
      • Sunday Mornings
      • Kids Day Out
      • Preschool
      • Child & Family Development Center
      • Parents
      • Volunteer
    • Music >
      • Concerts
      • Music Ensembles
      • Music Staff
      • Village Pipe Organ
      • Village Arts Alliance
      • Volunteer
  • PASTORAL CARE
    • Memorial Services
    • Stephen Ministry
    • Counseling
    • Ministries and Support Groups
    • Volunteer
    • Prayer List
  • MISSION
    • Food Pantry - Clothes Closet
    • International Mission
    • Signature Mission
    • Local Community Grants
    • Emergency Assistance
    • Local Outreach
  • RESOURCES
    • Livestream
    • Sermons
    • Subscribe to Emails
    • Upcoming Events
    • Weekly eNote
    • "Good News" Newsletter
    • Bookstore
    • Village Cup Coffee Shop
    • Employment
  • GIVING
    • Give Now
    • Ways to Give
    • Endowment Trust
    • Memorial Gifts
    • Endowment Trust Gifts