Elementary Ministry Associate

Elementary Associate

Purpose

• To provide creative, visionary, & ministry leadership for all aspects of the KidsLife Ministry.

Position Status

• Full-Time; Specialty Staff, non-ministerial

Accountable to

• Children’s Pastor

General Responsibilities

Vision

• Assist the Children’s Pastor in instrumenting the overall vision and mission of KidsLife in all aspects of Elementary Children’s Ministry.
• Aid in planning calendar events for all KidsLife Elem. Calendar. (Includes calendaring, room reservations, invitations, activity, and clean up).
• Lead in all aspects of Vacation Bible School for the related ages and other duties as required.
• Assist in leading large group lessons on Sunday mornings & Wednesday Night.
• Collaborate with the development of special curriculum as directed by the Church Leadership Team.
• Coordinate communication to parents & families of FBCO.
• Support all events led by KidsLife for kids & families.

Volunteers

• Recruit, equip, and minister to all small group leaders and technical teams.
• Assist in securing substitute teachers alongside our administration staff. 
• Help in the on-boarding of new volunteers into their desired roles.

General Expectations

• Active and growing personal relationship with Jesus Christ, evidenced by action, attitude, and behavior.
• A passion for Children’s Ministry and to see families grow in faith together.
• Effective communication skills (written, verbal, and interpersonal).
• Prompt office hours as agreed upon with immediate supervisor.
• Observation of office etiquette and business ethics.
• Minimal use of work time for personal business or errands.
• Participation in weekly KidsLife staff meetings as scheduled.
• Plan and work pro-actively to fulfill all expectations with excellence.
• Competency with basic computer software (Microsoft Office & Google) and be willing to learn new software - as necessary

Work Hours

• 37.5 hours per week
• Regular office hours will be determined by the Children’s Pastor. Hours may be flexed to accomplished ministry needs (when evening hours are required).

Relationships

• Reports to the Children’s Pastor.
• Works closely with all areas of ministries within FBCO.
• Annual performance evaluation conducted by Children’s Pastor.