Grace Kids Birth-PreK Coordinator (Part-Time)

OVERVIEW
The Grace Kids Birth-PreK (BPK) Coordinator is responsible for managing the BPK Prep Team and helping to manage the BPK Grace Kids Sunday discipleship program so that Grace Kids remains a ministry that is God-centered, Bible-saturated, Gospel-focused, Christ-exalting, Spirit-dependent, doctrinally grounded, and discipleship-oriented.

CHARACTER

S/he is a spiritually mature believer in a vital, growing relationship with Jesus Christ expressed in a commitment to humble, servant leadership and possesses a heart for the local church and wider kingdom of God.

ABOUT YOU

You delight in shepherding people and value the needs and development of children. Each person matters to you and you desire to see them grow in their relationship with Jesus as they serve children. You care that the Word of God is taught effectively and accurately and are committed to helping others grow in doing that. You're willing to go the extra-mile to make a craft fun and engaging for a child so they will grow in their understanding of who God is and what He has done for them. You understand the details, systems and project management needed to make the weekend program a great experience for our kids and team members. You enjoy organization and planning. People wonder if God gave you extra arms because you make things look easy. You are strengthened by teamwork and enjoy working with others. You are a passionate ministry partner, caring deeply about what your colleagues want to achieve. While you could work anywhere, using your gifts to serve the Lord and the local church gives you more joy and fulfillment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Leadership & Curriculum:

• Lead and manage the BPK Prep Team needed to support the Sunday programs and Birth-PreK Grace Kids Ministry spaces.
• Manage, schedule and communicate with the Prep team and Grace GEMS Prep Team (partnership with County Schools) to execute the logistics of the curriculum, systems or care of Grace Kids spaces.
• Provide needed staff support for one of the Sunday gatherings (3 x month) to help manage and execute BPK Sunday discipleship.
• Provide insight and support to building a robust partnership with parents in the discipleship of their children.
• Display insight into safety and security concerns and procedures. Adheres to the policies and procedures of Grace Kids that ensure safety and security issues related to equipment use, hygiene, and room ratios; recognizing and preventing negligence or abuse within Grace Kids.

• Determine resource supply needs for BPK spaces and ministry programs.

• Prep and administrative tasks needed to support the BPK prep team and BPK spaces.
• Help maintain safety and organization of BPK spaces, resources and materials.

• Communicate regularly with Grace Kids staff and Sunday BPK Prep teams.

• Strong interpersonal relationship skills: Ability to positively interact with team members, church staff, and children.
• Flexibility/Adaptability/Managing Multiple Priorities: Ability to manage multiple assignments and tasks, set priorities, and adapt to changes that might need to be made last minute.
• Planning/Organizing: Ability to design, plan, organize, and problem solve regarding each aspect of the BPK teams.
• Dependability: Arriving on time and ensuring set-up is complete prior to the Sunday morning service.
• Professional with a commitment to Christ-like service.
• Communication skills: Ability to write and speak well.

• 15 hours weekly
• 2x Per Month - Meet with Grace Kids BPK Director
• 2x Per Month - Attend the Grace Kids Staff meeting (1.5 hours on Tuesday mornings)
• 1x Per Month - Attend the Grace Families Staff meeting (1.5 hours on Tuesday afternoons)
• 3x Per Month - Sunday BPK Programming (2.5 hours)
• 1x Per Week - Attend the weekly All Staff Meetings on Tuesday mornings
• 1x Per Week - Attend the weekly All Staff Prayer Call
• 1x Per Year - Participate in the All-Staff Retreat, typically in August
• Christmas Eve + Easter Sunday Gatherings
• Attendance at trainings and Grace Kids church-wide events is also requested

• Reports to: Grace Kids BPK Director
• Works in cooperation with the Grace Kids and Grace Community Church staff