Full-Time Positions

Custodian

Village Church Child & Family Development Center and Village Church Food Pantry
9900 and 9960  Mission Road
Overland Park, KS 66206

Job Summary: This position is one of two custodians who work at the Child & Family Development Center (the “CFDC”) and the Food Pantry & Clothes Closet (the “Food Pantry”), both operated by Village Presbyterian Church. The CFDC is a daycare facility serving kindergarten-age and younger children. The Food Pantry allows clients to shop for food and clothing at no cost. The custodial team member in this position must keep the daycare facility clean and orderly in compliance with applicable regulatory standards as communicated by professionals in charge of the CFDC. The team member will also keep the Food Pantry facility clean and orderly as specified by the management of the Food Pantry. The Custodian’s work also involves regular room set-up and tear down and interacting with children, parents and Food Pantry volunteers and patrons. 

Essential Job Functions:
Candidates must demonstrate their ability to perform the following essential job functions:

• Develop and sustain positive working relationships with other staff
• General janitorial duties, including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, cleaning and disinfecting hallways, classrooms, offices, restrooms and other areas.
• Sort waste as needed: compost – recycling – trash
• Wash and maintain mop heads and cleaning cloths to avoid cross contamination
• Assist kitchen staff to clean up after meals by students and staff
• Cleanup of spills and other accidental messes common at daycare facilities
• Perform duties specifically requested by the CFDC and Food Pantry staff
• Notify supervisor regarding repair needs across the property
• Perform other duties as they develop or as assigned by supervisor

Competencies and Qualifications:
The best qualified candidates will demonstrate they have the following competencies and qualifications:

• Able to support the mission and ministry of Village Church and model its values
• Have a humble spirit committed to working in a friendly manner with colleagues and others
• Demonstrate a consistent work history, including promptness and regular attendance, and access to dependable transportation
• Able to work around children
• Comfortable using computers to read and send emails and view calendars and other documents, including room set-up and tear down instructions
• Show the ability to clearly communicate in a positive and friendly manner
• Demonstrate the ability to work both independently and collaboratively with a team
• Have excellent people skills
• Able to maintain the confidentiality of all information
• Perform work with strong attention to detail
• Willingness to accept tasks and responsibilities beyond regular duties to help the CFDC and Food Pantry fulfill their missions
• Demonstrate a willingness and ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and efficiently

Preferred Education and Experience:
The best qualified candidates will have the following:

• High school diploma or GED
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a housekeeping or janitorial role in a non-residential setting
• Janitorial experience in a daycare facility
• Experience using commercial cleaning equipment
  

​Working Conditions: The typical work of this position is performed in a daycare facility serving pre-kindergarten-aged and younger children and adult staff and in an office and warehouse environment at the Food Pantry

Physical Requirements
The physical functions required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position include the following:

• Talking and hearing
• Standing and walking for extended periods of time during an 8-hour shift
• Using hands and fingers and reaching with hands and arms, including regular lifting of items weighing 10-20 pounds and occasionally 40 pounds
• Tolerating frequent exposure to cleaning chemicals.

 
Hours and Location of Work: The work is performed from noon-8 p.m. Monday through Friday at Village’s Meneilly Center for Mission Campus at 99th & Mission Rd. in Overland Park, Kansas 66206

Additional Eligibility Qualifications:

• Pass a background check

• No restrictions working around children

Other Duties: The duties, responsibilities and requirements of this position set forth herein are not all inclusive and those included may be changed at any time.

Full benefits available.

AAP/EEO Statement: Village Presbyterian Church is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with anti-discrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to effectuate these principles and mandates. Village prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, sex, religion in non-ordained positions, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Village conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.
 
How to Apply: Email Jamie Rollheiser, director of facilities, at jamie.rollheiser@villagepres.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
  
  

Positions Available:

• 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 with 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

Contact Us

Jim Tilden
Senior Director of Business Operations
913-671-2365