About this role
Early Childhood Coordinator
Leading Preschool and Playland Coaches/volunteer Day Makers as they serve young families at Central and in our community.
Supervising: (3) 2 Preschool Coaches, 1 Playland Coach
Reports to: Kids Pastor/Director
Work alongside: Central Kids Team (Elementary pastor & coordinator, Special Needs coordinator)
Weekly Schedule: Must be available during Sunday and Wednesday services, and in office Monday. Will work in office Sunday-Thursday, and from home as needed. Special seasons may require flexibility (Christmas, Easter, Playland Spring Break)
Education/Experience requirements: Flourishing faith and active Church engagement. Must have previous experience working with children as well as volunteer management; organizational skills and teaching experience are ideal, but not required
Physical requirements: Must be able to lift and carry 40lbs.
Responsibilities:
Leadership
• Set a tone of Character, Ownership, Servanthood, and Zeal
• Research and refresh preschool ministry policy
• Help preschool parents flourish in their parenting
• Shepherd struggling students, families, and Day Makers
• Design rite-of-passage services and events for preschool families
• Recruit and lead Staff and Day Makers
Preschool Ministry
• Cast vision for Preschool Staff and volunteer Day Makers
• Make Central Kids Preschool a venue kids beg their parents to bring them
• Grow Sunday and Wednesday participation through a strong guest experience and personalized follow-up
• Tailor curriculum to Central Kids Preschool Ministry and utilize array of tools/media to communicate with families
• Recruit and equip Central Church members who seek to plant pop-up gardens of faith in young hearts
• Advocate for lost and hurting families who grace our doors
• Cultivate Day Maker service rhythms and personal growth
• Oversee classroom environment safety and resources
• Establish growth goals and milestones for young faith
• Graduate children excited for Elementary Ministry
Playland Ministry
• Maintain and lead Playland team
• Represent Christ and Central Church to the communities Playland serves
• Communicate mission and operation information to Staff and Day Makers
• Work alongside Central Missions team to host school and community visits $47,000 - 52,000/year