Childcare Associate Jobs in Ridgeland, MS (NOW HIRING)

SUMMARY

The Associate Preschool Minister is responsible for assisting the Preschool Minister in developing, implementing, and promoting a Preschool Ministry that involves education and activities for children, from birth through kindergarten, and their families to reach the church body and the community for purposes of learning of Christ, living for Christ, and leading others to Christ.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Learn
  • Pursue a growing relationship with Jesus through consistent time in God's Word and prayer.
  • Continually grow in your understanding of the Jesus-Centered Life (salvation, identity, life, and authority in Christ).
  • Remain teachable and hungry, seeking feedback, learning from others, and developing both spiritually and professionally.
  • Cultivate awareness of God's presence in everyday life, listening to the Holy Spirit and responding in obedience.

• Live
  • Practice and model the rhythms of Be the Church (Grow, Pray, Connect, and Share).
  • Pursue emotional health by engaging in self-awareness, addressing past wounds, and cultivating honest, healthy relationships.
  • Practice healthy rhythms, prioritizing your relationship with Jesus and your family
  • Embody a life of integrity and surrender, allowing your private life with God to shape your work.

• Lead
  • Take ownership of disciple-making by personally investing in others and helping them move toward a Jesus-Centered Life.
  • Walk others through the Discipleship Pathway (Essentials JCL Be the Church), helping them discover and take their next step.
  • Shepherd people, not just programs, by listening for where God is at work in their story and walking with them toward transformation.
  • Equip and release others by developing Servant Leaders and multiplying disciples who Learn from Christ, Live in Christ, and Lead others to Christ.
  • Measure success by life change, spiritual formation, and multiplication-not just attendance or activity.

• Embrace the Culture
  • Value and embody the staff values, which we call the 7 H's: Humility, Honor, Honesty, Hunger, Holy Spirit, Health, and Harmony
  • Communicate clearly, honestly, and proactively in a way that builds trust, unity, and momentum.
  • Work in alignment with the church vision and leadership
  • Participate fully in the life of your campus or team, contributing to the unity, health, and shepherding of the faith family.

SPECIFIC LIST OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• In conjunction with the Preschool Minister, provides leadership of all Preschool Ministries, including, but not limited to:
  • Weekly ministry, servant leader development, and strategic events, including Baby Dedication and other events.
  • Oversee Childcare Coordinator and provide leadership and help manage Moms' Morning Out and Childcare including budget, hiring, and scheduling
  • Implementation and execution of strategy to recruit and develop leaders to lead in all areas of Preschool ministry, including hospitality team, classroom leaders, Sonrays (special needs) leaders, and MMO/Childcare teachers.
  • Equipping for all servant leaders through scheduled leader huddles and coach meetings.
  • Shepherding preschool ministry leaders to grow spiritually, relationally, and in ministry excellence to partner with parents in the discipleship of their children.
  • Provides consistent communication for families and leaders that shepherds them in light of the mission and vision of Pinelake Church.
  • Builds relationships with preschool families through personal contact, lunches, meetings, or correspondence.
  • Works alongside the Preschool Minister in the implementation of all materials, curriculum, and resources from One Church for the Preschool Ministry to effectively communicate God's eternal truths to children.
  • Assisting with Preschool Ministry calendar and budget preparation.
  • Keeping the Preschool and Childcare Ministry safe by shepherding servant leaders through Pinelake's Our House Promise safety policy and ensuring that policy is implemented at all times.
  • Assists other ministries as necessary in the successful completion of regular worship events and special events.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervises and coordinates work with servant-leaders, Mother's Morning Out Program (MMO), and Childcare teachers.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Bachelor's degree minimum; and two to four years of ministry related experience and/or training.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

The individual must have excellent interpersonal skills, ability to work with a diverse group of people, communicate clearly and effectively on the telephone, e-mail and in person, demonstrating tact and diplomacy. Exceptional interpersonal skills are required to develop and maintain strong working relationships with volunteers, co-workers, the public and church members and regular attendees. The individual must have the ability to understand written or oral instructions; read, analyze, and interpret complex documents, instructions manuals, policies and procedures is essential.

COMPUTER AND MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

The individual must have demonstrated skill in the use of Mac/Windows OS to complete tasks, including word processing and spreadsheets and the ability to use the internet for information retrieval. The individual must have basic mathematical skills, knowledge of bookkeeping and basic accounting, and budget and expense monitoring. The individual must have the ability to read financial information and spreadsheets.

REASONING ABILITY

This individual should be able to simultaneously conceptualize and plan multiple tasks, have the ability to project outcomes using different implementation strategies, and be able to apply creative and innovative thinking to problem situations. The ability to work effectively and efficiently under stressful conditions to ensure deadlines are met is essential.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.

Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level of the work environment is usually moderate.