Early Childhood Coordinator

2 weeks ago

Plainfield, United States Plainfield Christian Church Full time

PLAINFIELD CHRISTIAN CHURCH

EARLY CHILDHOOD COORDINATOR

JOB DESCRIPTION

SCOPE OF POSITION

The Early Childhood Coordinator's role is to provide supervision and oversight of all areas of Children's Ministry, nursery through preschool aged kids. This role will work closely with the Elementary Minister in developing programs and opportunities to engage parents in the spiritual development of their children. The position reports to the Next Gen Director and is part of the Next Gen Ministries team. This role also includes maintaining a positive and reciprocal relationship with the PCC Preschool.

GENERAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Vision and Mission

  • Maintain a vision and philosophy of ministry that works in concert with the overall mission of PCC.
  • Provide a plan and process for the spiritual formation of children ages birth through pre-K.
  • Establishes and implement short-range and long-range goals to strengthen and enhance the Early Childhood ministry.
  • Develop and direct weekly Sunday programming including curriculum, classroom environments, teaching strategy, and large group worship.
  • Provide input and support for Next Gen ministry events such as Vacation Bible School, Treehouse Christmas (a yearly outreach holiday event), and other NextGen events as needed.
  • Oversee and plan Baby Dedication Day event.
  • Oversee and plan 2nd and 3rd grade summer camp weekend.
  • Provide oversight to the children's Sunday morning programming including birth through pre-K.
  • Work with the Director of PCC preschool to ensure effectiveness of all programming.
  • Perform any other duties assigned by the Senior Minister, Executive Director, or Next Gen Director.
Volunteer Leadership and Training
  • Recruit and develop volunteers for birth through pre-K levels of teaching and service in the Early Childhood Ministry, matching giftedness to meaningful service.
  • Provide direction and scheduling for all volunteers serving birth through pre-K children including team leaders, classroom teachers and assistants, worship leaders, and nursery care providers.
  • Support volunteers with necessary curriculum, resources, and ancillary materials to achieve optimal spiritual influence for all children in nursery through preschool.
  • Create a positive environment that shows volunteers they are appreciated and necessary for an effective Early Childhood ministry.
  • Mentor, shepherd, and disciple volunteers to become leaders who exemplify the love of Jesus in all aspects of their life.
Family Advocacy
  • Support and partner with parents in spiritually leading their children by resourcing them with helpful tools.
  • Engage parents to create a partnership in raising their children to follow Jesus.
  • Ability to engage and motivate parents in the process of the spiritual formation of their children.
GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS
  • Exhibits a growing relationship with Jesus Christ.
  • Has a thoughtful well-stated philosophy of ministry, including the ability to articulate the role and balance of the church and the family in spiritual formation.
  • Ability to envision this position as a ministry that has a heart for children and their families.
  • Maintain an understanding and agreement with the values and beliefs of Plainfield Christian Church.
  • Demonstrate the presence of spiritual gifts such as leadership, administration, faith, discernment/wisdom, and knowledge/teaching.
  • Demonstrate the ability to relate well with people of all ages and to work effectively with other staff and volunteers, and to foster a spirit of unity in a team environment.
  • Thrive in a team environment and is naturally inclined to take the lead when given the opportunity in a collaborative fashion.
  • Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, schedule and coordinate work tasks and projects independently and with a team.
  • Display strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Demonstrate the ability to multiply himself or herself through effective recruitment, training, coaching, mentoring, and empowering of volunteers.
  • Proficient in the Microsoft Office suite and other appropriate technology.


EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

The Early Childhood Coordinator will have a minimum of 3 years of experience in Children's ministry or a related field and hold a 4-year degree in Early Childhood Ministry or a relevant educational degree from an accredited Christian College/University, or an accredited State or Private College/University.

While this position is a ministry position, the applicant does not need to possess ordination to be hired. If the candidate seeks ordination, the pathway to achieve this would be made clear to them by the Senior Minister, Elders, and NextGen Director after they are hired.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

The Early Childhood Coordinator provides support and supervision for all children ages birth through pre-K, and all volunteers needed to fulfill programming needs.

**Full Job Description can be supplied upon request.

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