Kids Ministry Associate, Early Childhood
Job Description
Summary
Works with staff and volunteers to create age-appropriate environments and experiences for children to discover God, His Story and their place in it, with a focus on Birth through Pre-K. Shepherds and equips volunteers and looks for opportunities to encourage parents as the primary disciple-makers in their homes. In all things, carries out the mission, vision, and values of Southeast Christian Church.
Why Southeast? Southeast Christian Church is a dynamic, growing church where staff are encouraged to lead boldly, care deeply, and live authentically.
What You Will Be Doing:
- Recruits, processes, trains, and shepherds volunteer leaders to minister to children and families.
- Coordinates the scheduling of volunteers using Planning Center.
- Ensure current policies and best practices are adhered to within the ministry area to ensure safety and excellence.
- Prepares and implements weekly curriculum for small group environments.
- Setup and prep all classrooms for weekend services in partnership with Support Assistant and volunteers.
- Coordinates with Operations team regarding which classrooms will be open or closed for each worship service.
- Plan and execute events for children and volunteers, including family dedication and promotion weekend.
- Communicates frequently and effectively with volunteers and parents, including pastoral care, prayer, and encouragement.
- Performs administrative tasks.
What We Are Looking For:
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, Planning Center, and proficient in Rock database (or has ability to learn)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Organized and flexible
- Administrative
- Quick thinking and confident in decision making skills
- Team player with a positive attitude
- Naturally displays hospitality, encouragement, empathy, and leadership
Our Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Experience with organizing and leading volunteers.
- Must live in Oldham County or be willing to relocate within one year.
- Engaged member of Southeast Christian Church, or willing to become one.
- Exemplifies our seven staff values: Honor, Care, Accountability, Grit, Authenticity, Humility, and Fun.
- Leads by example fulfilling the staff expectations of groups, inviting, serving, worship and giving.
- Agree with the *Statement of Faith, submit to the leadership established by the church, and lives out our church Mantras in tangible ways. https://www.southeastchristian.org/who-we-are#mantras
*Please read our Statement of Faith that is attached below. You will be asked if you agree with our Statement of Faith within the application process.
