Spiritual Leadership
Is it important as a teen assistant to model praying, reading the Bible and loving Jesus in our everyday life?
Yes, if you are a leader we do expect to you to be in a growing intentional relationship with God.
Can teens take kids to the bathroom?
No, only adults
Because the team is counting on you and it affects others in preparation and in safety procedures - ensuring everyone that is supposed to be in the room is there. (Domino Effect)
Should you be checking in with your leaders? Who is your leader at the 9am and at the 11am? In certain rooms?
Yes, check in.
Teens arrival time?
8am Briefing for 9am (Teens coming straight to briefing)
1030am Briefing for 11am (inbetween service help such as disinfecting toys, wiping down areas, resetting the room, restocking)
As kids come into the room whats my job?
Invite them to the learning centers first - highly encourage it. Just bring them over and be intentional talk about the lesson with them about the topic for example Gods love.
What can you say as you do playdough with kids?
What can you say as they paint a heart?
Who can sign out kids to their parents?
Adult Teachers in the room
What is appropriate attire?
No tank tops/spaghetti straps, super short shorts, etc. Modesty is key.
Wear your red mesa kids t-shirt
What should you do at the end of service after all kids are picked up?
Asking how else you can help, ensure to help with multiple things before you leave and don't leave without saying bye and helping. Check out with your leader, don't just walk away.
True or False: Kids Age 0-5th grade need to be signed in and out.
TRUE
How do teachers sign in kids to the room?
What do parents need to turn into the adults in order to take their kids?
Why is it important for me to participate in worship time with the kids?
Because you are modeling what its like to praise God. They are learning how to raise their hands, clap, sing, jump. Kids will do it if they see you having fun praising God. We want kids to know being at church adn praising God is fun!
How do we use the check in system?
Confirm them on the digital roster. Ensure you are on the digital roster.
How does it look when someone is on their phone while serving with kids?
It looks like that person is distracted and not fully present.
Cellphones need to be away.
How many adults should be in the room with you and the kids?
2 Adults!
Do kids age 0 to 5th grade need to wear a nametag?
Yes.
Nametags will say where they need to be at the 9am and 11am.
How can I support teachers while they are teaching?
Sit among the kids, encourage kids to be quiet and listen, redirect children talking to each other, separate kids that are too chatty or hitting each other.
Should I keep an eye on the babygate/check in door?
Yes, please help be an extra pair of eyes
WHOLE! Start to finish from time you arrive helping to time to close up. Ensure you help at the end! Sort toys, ddisinfect tables, throw trash away.
What's roughhousing and is it allowed?
Piggy back rides or donkey rides, kids climbing on you or doing flips on you, kids sitting on top of you or going under your legs or pulling you.
PERSONAL PHYSICAL BOUNDARIES are important. Ypu are a leader.
What can I do if a child is banging on pans in the kitchen during storytime?
Redirect child to a quiet activity such as?
Puzzles, coloring, a quieter toy.
Why is it important to read Mrs. Diana's emails?
So you are in the loop of the story when you come Sunday morning - your mind is ready and heart to speak about the story with kids during the hour of class. Find ways to relate to the story throughout classtime.
Can teens change diapers?
No, if you notice someone needs a diaper change please tell an adult teacher.
Should we be taking pictures of kids with our phones? If you have one.
Nope.
How do we discipline kids in Next Gen?
Through Positive reinforcement - reserving our NOs and STOP for emergencies or when destroying property.
What do we do with kids that are here for the second service? like royal rangers or Girls Club?