Benefits:
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Vision Statement: Reaching People; Building Lives
Church Values: Excellence, Life Giving, Kingdom-minded, Leadership, Generosity, Spiritual Family, Biblical, Generational
Position Overview: The Elementary coordinator will support the spiritual growth of the children entrusted to Southstone Church. This coordinator will utilize both team building and administrative skills for overseeing and managing all aspects of the elementary programming to include the weekend experience and other related events. This role involves recruiting, training, supporting, and encouraging the Dream Team, ensuring that curriculum resources are prepared and available, and creating a safe and engaging environment where all kids develop a lifelong relationship with Jesus. This position is an on-site position with a schedule determined in collaboration with the director.
Essential Duties: ● Support through words and actions the Vision of Southstone Church.
● Collaborate with Director and team to insure excellence of the elementary program.
● Take a lead role in leading the elementary ministry environment.
● Recruit and train Dream team volunteers for the preschool environment.
● Oversee the scheduling of Dream Team to ensure that the elementary program is appropriately staffed for the weekend experience/events.
● Ensure that all Dream team members have completed necessary training prior to serving.
● Maintain accurate records of Dream Team and needs.
● Provide ongoing support to dream team members through meetings, coaching, trainings, and relationship building activities.
● Ensure a safe and nurturing environment by adhering to safety policies, addressing concerns promptly and keeping the preschool area organized.
● Collaborate with the Kids Curriculum coordinator to provide resources, supplies and lesson plan support for the dream team.
● Collaborate with the Administrator to ensure that classrooms are well stocked with needed supplies and materials.
● Build relationships with children, families, and volunteers to create a welcoming and supportive environment
● Consistently invest in and minister to the Dream Team through prayer and team building events.
● Regularly assess the capacity and health of the team and keep the director updated with concerns, needs, or opportunities.
● Regular work hours include participation in supervision and service on the elementary floor, or other Kids areas as needed, during weekend services and holiday services.
● Collaborate with Kids Director on a regular basis to ensure that the elementary programming is in line with the vision of the kid's ministry and to share ideas about growing the programming.
● Consistently live, foster, and support the Southstone Church culture and help others in your care to do the same by way of a strong leadership example.
● Maintain a vital and growing relationship with Christ through bible study, prayer, worship, retreats, etc.
● Live a life of service to Jesus, the Southstone Church staff, and church members.
● Participate in Southstone Events and activities outside of Kids Ministry as determined by the leadership and director.
Other requirements: ● A mature Spirit Filled Christian ● Flexibility ● Adept in the use of Planning Center ● Organized ● Problem Solver ● Able to develop effective systems and structures ● Technology adept ● Ability to take initiative ● Strong communication skills ● Highly relational ● Team player ● Creative
QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS:
Administration and systems minded
Must be detailed-oriented, accurate and thorough
Able to learn and use new software easily
PROFESSIONAL / WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
1-3 years of children's ministry
PHYSICAL DEMAND REQUIREMENTS:
Able to physically perform the duties outlined above.