Kid Central Early Childhood Coordinator

centralchurch; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

centralchurch is seeking an Early Childhood Community Coordinator to enhance our children's ministry. This role involves recruiting, training, and supporting the Early Childhood team to foster a strong community among leaders, coaches, and families.

The ideal candidate will possess a personal faith in Jesus Christ, be a member or willing to join Central Church, and have a passion for empowering volunteers. Join us in creating a supportive environment for children and their families.

Qualifications

• Personal faith in Jesus Christ and agreement with Central’s Statement of Faith.
• Member, or willing to become a member, of Central Church.
• Passion for reaching/growing children in Christ and equipping/encouraging parents.

Responsibilities

• Schedule EC Leaders and manage staffing for rooms.
• Recruit, onboard, and train adults and students.
• Shepherd and empower coaches to lead teams.
• Build relationships with leaders, coaches, and families.
• Ensure the EC rooms are organized and well-maintained.

Skills

Highly relational

Highly organized

Excellent communication

Problem-solving abilities

Ability to manage teams

Computer skills

Flexibility

Proactive attitude

Job description

Early Childhood Community Coordinator

Central Church

Reports to: Children’s Pastor (Joanna Christensen)

Job Type: Full Time

Job Summary

As part of the Kid Central team, you’ll play a key role in taking our children’s ministry to the next level.

This position will help develop an Early Childhood (3 years to Kindergarten) team that feels like a community by building strong relationships with leaders, coaches, and families. In addition, this position will maintain an organized nursery environment. This position is responsible for helping recruit, train, and support Early Childhood (EC) leaders, ensuring each Sunday is fully staffed and runs smoothly.

Key Responsibilities

• Schedule EC Leaders
• Recruit, onboard, and train adults and students to serve in EC.
• Shepherd and empower coaches to lead teams of volunteers.
• Intentionally build strong relationships with the EC leaders and coaches.
• Ensure the EC rooms have leaders each Sunday to meet our leader-to-child ratios.
• Work closely with the Community team to develop and appreciate Kid Central leaders.
• Send out Birthday cards each month to your EC Leaders and coaches.
• Collaborate with the Kid Central team to create a fantastic experience for kids and families.
• Present in the hallways on Sundays to build relationships with coaches, leaders, kids, and families.
• Help build strong relationships with parents and guardians, addressing their concerns and providing support as needed.
• Contribute to and participate in Kid Central events.
• Participate in team meetings.
• Oversee the EC and nursery rooms, order supplies, keep toys clean, and keep rooms organized.

Qualifications

• Personal faith in Jesus Christ and agreement with Central’s Statement of Faith.
• Member, or willing to become a member, of Central Church.
• Passion for reaching/growing children in Christ and equipping/encouraging parents and caregivers to do the same.
• Has a passion for empowering, shepherding, and caring for room leaders (volunteers) and Coaches.

Skills

• Highly relational, flexible, and able to work well with others.
• Highly organized with a strong eye for detail.
• Excellence in written/verbal communication skills.
• Proactive and willing to seek out solutions.
• Ability to manage and balance complex schedules and details.
• Ability to manage, direct, and oversee teams of volunteers.
• Computer skills and experience with Google and Apple systems, as well as the ability to learn our internal systems quickly.
• High level of problem-solving abilities among families and volunteers with the ability to pivot quickly according to the needs of a fast-paced ministry.
• Willingness to serve with a positive attitude. Has a cooperative, healthy, and motivating relationship with co-workers, volunteers, parents, and children.
• A high level of initiative and ability to work independently; ability to perform duties with minimal direction and supervision.
• Ability to complete a task within assigned deadlines.
• Ability to recruit, equip, and encourage volunteers.
• Ability to embrace and embody the mission, vision, and distinctiveness of Central Church.