Job Location: Lifehouse Maternity Home
Job Title: BrightLife Educator
Contact Information:
5028971655 | tsparks@lifehouselouisville.org |
Salary Range: Up to 16.50
Experience Expected: Entry Level
Job Description and Requirments:
Job Title: BrightLife Ministry Worker
Position Type: Part-Time
Reports To: BrightLife Director
Location: Lifehouse Maternity Home, Louisville, KY
Position Summary
The BrightLife Ministry Worker plays a key role in delivering high-quality, nurturing, and
Christ-centered care and education in the BrightLife family support program ministry. This
position supports the holistic development of young children (infants and toddlers) by creating a
safe, loving, and educationally enriching environment where children can grow physically,
emotionally, socially, cognitively, and spiritually. Working as part of a small, dedicated team, the
BrightLife Ministry Worker helps implement developmentally appropriate activities and biblical
principles in daily routines and learning experiences.
Key Responsibilities
● Be attentive, compassionate, and responsive to children in assigned age groups (infants
and toddlers).
● Support the implementation of a Christ-centered, play-based curriculum that fosters early
learning through hands-on activities, stories, music, art, and sensory experiences.
● Engage children in age-appropriate educational and spiritual activities that promote
literacy, numeracy, social skills, emotional regulation, and faith formation.
● Maintain a clean, organized, and safe classroom environment that meets state licensing
standards and best practices.
● Assist with daily routines such as meals/snacks, diapering, toileting, nap times, and
transitions.
● Observe and document children’s developmental progress and share insights with the
Director and moms.
● Build warm, trusting relationships with children and maintain open, professional
communication with moms.
● Collaborate with the Director and fellow team members to ensure consistent, high-quality
care and education.
● Model biblical values of love, kindness, patience, and integrity in all interactions with
children, moms, and staff.
● Follow all health, safety, and emergency protocols, including completing incident reports
when necessary.
● Participate in staff meetings, training sessions, and professional development
opportunities.
Qualifications & Requirements
Required
● Strong personal Christian faith and a heartfelt commitment to nurturing children in a
faith-based educational setting.
● Experience working with young children (childcare, preschool, babysitting, or volunteer
experience welcome).
● Warm, patient, and nurturing personality with a genuine love for children and enthusiasm
for early child ministry.
● Reliable, punctual, and flexible with scheduling (weekday mornings/afternoons and
occasional evenings for staff development or meetings).
● Ability to pass a comprehensive background check.
● Current CPR, First Aid, and AED certification (or willingness to obtain immediately).
● High school diploma or equivalent.
Preferred
● Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a
related field.
● Previous experience in a licensed childcare center, preschool, or faith-based educational
program.
● Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices (DAP), play-based learning, and
early learning standards.
● Ability to lead songs, stories, crafts, and group activities with energy and creativity.
● Strong communication and teamwork skills.
Personal Characteristics
● Energetic, joyful, and compassionate with a calm presence in a dynamic environment.
● Dependable, trustworthy, and committed to maintaining confidentiality.
● Teachable spirit and eagerness to grow both professionally and spiritually.
● Ability to multitask while prioritizing children’s safety, needs, and learning.
Schedule & Compensation
● Part-time hours based on center operating schedule (typically weekday mornings and/or
afternoons, with flexibility for special events, staff development or meetings).
● Hourly rate:
$16. 50 per hour.
● Opportunity to make a lasting impact on young children and families.
To Apply: Please submit your resume, a cover letter and references to
tsparks@lifehouselouisville.org