Preschool Minister

Georgia Baptist Mission Board; Greensboro (GA); Sur place; USD 52 000 - 68 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Lakeside Church seeks a Preschool Minister (Birth to Pre‑K) to lead spiritual growth and development for young children, partnering with families to encourage home discipleship. You will plan Sunday services, midweek activities, VBS, and family events while training volunteers in a mentorship-driven ministry model.

The role emphasizes safety, biblical curricula, and collaboration with the Elementary Minister to ensure seamless transitions for children advancing to Kindergarten.

Qualifications

• Experience in preschool ministry, early childhood education, or related field.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Must pass a background check and CPR/First Aid certification or willingness.
• Active participant in Lakeside Church life.
• Mature Christian faith aligned with Lakeside’s doctrine.
• Ability to develop curriculum and lead volunteers.

Responsabilités

• Oversee planning and execution of Preschool ministry programs.
• Recruit, train, and support Preschool volunteers.
• Coordinate Sunday services, midweek activities, VBS, and events.
• Manage budget and resources for Preschool ministry.
• Collaborate with Elementary Minister to align Preschool with Children’s Ministry goals.
• Ensure safety protocols and child protection policies across activities.

Connaissances

Early childhood education

Ministry programming

Curriculum development

Administrative skills

Digital communication tools

Formation

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Outils

Planning Center

Social media

Email platforms

Description du poste

Lakeside Church Preschool Minister Job Description

Position Title: Preschool Minister (Birth to Pre‑K)

Team/Ministry Area: Children’s Ministry

Reports To: Executive Pastor

Position Type: Full-time, Salaried

Purpose Statement

The Preschool Minister leads the spiritual and developmental growth of children from birth to Pre‑K, creating a nurturing, Christ‑centered environment while investing in parents to support family discipleship. This role serves as a bridge to guide children from where they are to where God wants them to be as they grow from seeds to sprouts.

Key Responsibilities

Core Responsibilities

• Model Christ‑centered leadership and personal spiritual growth.
• Support the implementation of Lakeside’s mission and vision through collaboration.
• Participate in regular team meetings and planning sessions.
• Develop and empower volunteers using the mentorship‑apprenticeship‑leadership model.
• Promote a Spirit‑led and data‑informed approach to ministry.
• Serve as a friendly first impression to new guests, warmly welcoming families and creating an inviting atmosphere.

Role‑Specific Responsibilities

• Oversee the planning, coordination, and execution of Preschool ministry programs, including Sunday services, midweek activities, VBS, and special events.
• Select and implement age‑appropriate, biblically based curriculum for children from birth to Pre‑K.
• Recruit, train, and support Preschool volunteers to ensure a safe, engaging, and spiritually enriching environment.
• Organize and oversee quarterly workshops/trainings for Sunday teachers and volunteers.
• Serve as Co‑Director of Vacation Bible School alongside the Elementary Minister, sharing responsibility for its planning and execution.
• Build relationships with parents and guardians, providing resources, encouragement, and support for spiritual growth at home.
• Maintain consistent communication with parents and volunteers about upcoming services and events using Planning Center, social media, email, text, and other effective methods.
• Utilize Planning Center for registrations, check‑in, volunteer scheduling, and attendance tracking.
• Oversee nursery and preschool room procedures, including secure check‑in/check‑out, volunteer‑to‑child ratios, sanitation, allergy awareness, and sick‑child policies.
• Plan and organize family‑oriented events that strengthen family discipleship and help new parents connect to the life of the church.
• Ensure compliance with safety protocols and child protection policies in all Preschool activities.
• Collaborate with the Elementary Minister to align Preschool programs with broader Children’s Ministry goals, including a smooth transition for children moving from Pre‑K into Kindergarten.
• Manage the Preschool ministry budget, resources, and supplies effectively.

Key Relationships

• Executive Pastor: Direct supervisor for guidance and alignment.
• Children’s Ministries Team: Collaborate on shared goals and events, including with the Elementary Minister.
• Preschool Volunteers: Train, mentor, and empower for ministry success.
• Parents/Guardians: Engage to support family discipleship.
• Facilities & Safety Team: Coordinate to ensure safe environments.

Skills And Competencies

• Technical: Experience with early childhood education or ministry programming; proficiency in curriculum development; basic administrative and organizational skills; proficiency with Planning Center and familiarity with digital communication tools (e.g., social media, email platforms).
• Relational: Strong interpersonal skills to connect with children, parents, and volunteers; ability to lead and motivate teams; approachable demeanor to welcome new guests.
• Spiritual: Deep commitment to Christian faith; ability to teach biblical principles to young children in an engaging way.
• Personal: High energy and demonstrated work ethic, consistently bringing enthusiasm and dedication to ministry tasks and team collaboration.

Spiritual And Personal Qualifications

• Mature and growing Christian faith.
• Agreement with Lakeside’s mission, vision, values, and doctrine.
• Active participant in, or willing to become an active participant in, the life of Lakeside Church.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in preschool ministry, early childhood education, or a related field.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Must pass a background check prior to employment.
• CPR/First Aid certified or willing to obtain.
• Willingness to lead by serving, equipping, and praying.

Success Measures

• Increased engagement of Preschool children and families in Sunday and midweek programs.
• Recruitment and retention of at least 10 trained Preschool volunteers.
• Positive feedback from parents on spiritual and developmental impact.
• Implementation of and compliance with safety and child protection protocols in all Preschool activities.
• Smooth transition of Pre‑K children and families into the Elementary ministry.
• Effective management of the Preschool ministry budget with no overspending.