About this position
In a Sentence:
The Elementary Coordinator provides leadership for Sunday’s Kids Church & Wednesday’s Kids Clubs elementary programming by partnering with staff, volunteers, and parents to develop a thriving ministry to kids in K-5th grade, helping them to grow as disciples of Jesus.
Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Programming and Events: Develop and implement biblically solid, age-appropriate, and engaging elementary programs for Sundays and Wednesdays.
- Plan for and develop gospel-focused ministry environments, including curriculum, teaching, worship, and drama in a welcoming environment that is cohesive, clear, engaging, and safe.
- Assist in the planning and execution of annual winter camps, Harvest Party, and other family events.
- Initiate new efforts that support the vision and direction of the church.
- Maintains and organizes all elementary ministry environments. Prepares classroom materials and sets up individual classrooms for both Kids Church & Kids Club programs.
Volunteer Teams: Recruit, equip, and support a committed team of volunteers.
- Strive to recruit and build leadership teams with age-appropriate child/leader ratios that support building personal connections with each child.
- Manage the development and scheduling of large group teachers, worship, drama, and tech teams
- Oversee room management and technical needs for ministry times.
- Develop partnerships across departments to pursue more effective ministry with children, both in the church and in the community.
Ministry Management: Oversee and plan for other assigned ministry needs.
- Oversee assigned programs, including Junior Teachers, Outreach efforts, etc.
- Ensure Elementary Children’s budget spending is in alignment with priorities.
Discipleship of Kids: Partner with parents in the discipleship of their children.
- Provide a solid teaching of the Gospel to equip kids with an understanding that can help them grow in their own personal relationship with their Lord and Savior, and also a passion to share the love of Jesus with others.
- Create a fun and safe environment for kids to feel confident in inviting friends.
Classification
- Full-Time Non-Exempt (Coordinator)
- $18 - $20 per hour
Reports To:
- Director of Kids Ministry
Time Commitment:
32-40 hours/week including:
- Monthly events.
- Weekly participation in EFCC staff meetings.
- Camps and Staff Retreats
- Serves on committees as assigned.
- Regular participation in the life of the body through worship gatherings, etc.
Qualifications:
- Commitment to EFCC’s Statement of Faith, Mission, & Values.
- BA/BS degree preferred (or in progress)
- Bilingual preferred
- Minimum 3 years’ experience working with children
- Loves Jesus, Loves Kids
- Passionate about the gospel.
- Proven ability to build a team of volunteers to shepherd.
- Willing to further develop skills & expertise in the given area of responsibility through personal study and regular participation in appropriate conferences & seminars.