Director of Elementary Experiences

Job Description:

Director of KIDS Elementary Experiences

JOB DESCRIPTION

DEPARTMENT: Spiritual Development

REPORTS TO: KIDS & Family Pastor

POSITION PURPOSE

The principle function of the KIDS Elementary Experiences Coordinator is to oversee all development and implementation of programming for kids Kinder to 5th grade.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• 4-year college degree

• Experience with elementary-age kids

KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Works Sunday mornings, Wednesday nights, and regular church office hours as the Kid & Family Pastor designated.

• Recruit, develop, and motivate Large and Small Group Leaders

• Manage all aspects of Sunday and Wednesday Elementary large and small group experiences

• Sunday Experience:

• Management of all small group lesson material
• Assist/ Lead Large Group Teaching with Kids & Family Pastor
• Collaborate with the Creative Arts Department in facilitating media needs
• Weekly Programming of Elementary Large Group slides, videos, and media
• Weekly Programming of all other Elementary Media needs.
• Ensure all Elementary spaces are prepared and ready to receive kids
• Assist with Leader Training and Appreciation
• Assist in teaching and facilitating leader training and appreciation events
• Coordinate with the KIDS Ministry Resource Coordinator to ensure all supplies and weekly needs are ready for weekend programming
• Assist individual leaders with curriculum implementation and classroom management as needed
• Create strategies to manage rotations of groups Kinder- 5th grade from small to large group activities
• Prepare and email all elementary monthly volunteer schedules making changes and alterations as required
• Assist in teaching and facilitating teacher training and appreciation events
• Monthly meeting with the KIDS Ministry Resource Coordinator to plan and prepare for all programming supplies, such as small group lessons.

Kids Wednesday Night Discipleship

• Same responsibilities as Sunday Experiences, with emphasis on discipleship of Kids

• Special Event Elementary Curriculum and Programming Development- Easter, Adventure Week & Christmas

• Assist with Kids’ Team Events
• Other items as signed by KIDS and Family Pastor

SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

• Fun

• Visionary

• Takes the Initiative

• Identifies and solves problems

• Dreamer

• Innovative

• Organized

• Planner

• Self-starter and team player

• Strong leadership skills

• Strong interpersonal skills

• Deal effectively and tactfully with others.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Training and development skills

• Management & program execution skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat, ProPresenter, and Canva

• Decision making, flexibility and the ability to take initiative

• Be a teachable and collaborative leader