Southstone Kids Ministry Preschool Coordinator

Southstone Church; Katy (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

A vibrant community church located in Katy, Texas, is seeking a Preschool Coordinator to support the spiritual growth of children. This role requires overseeing preschool programming, leading a volunteer team, and collaborating with the Kids Director to ensure a thriving environment. Essential skills include strong communication, organization, problem-solving, and flexibility. Ideal candidates will be mature Spirit Filled Christians with 1-3 years of experience in children's ministry. This is an on-site position with responsibilities including staff training and maintaining a safe environment.

Qualifications

• Must be a mature Spirit Filled Christian.
• Able to learn and use new software easily.
• Detailed-oriented, accurate and thorough.

Responsibilities

• Support the Vision of the church through words and actions.
• Lead the preschool ministry environment.
• Recruit and train Dream Team volunteers for preschool.
• Ensure the preschool program is appropriately staffed for events.
• Maintain a safe and nurturing environment adhering to safety policies.
• Collaborate with the Kids Director to align programming with vision.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organized

Problem Solver

Flexibility

Creative

Team player

Technology adept

Tools

Planning Center

Job description

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Vision Statement

Reaching People; Building Lives

Church Values

Excellence, Life Giving, Kingdom-minded, Leadership, Generosity, Spiritual Family, Biblical, Generational

Position Overview

The preschool coordinator will support the spiritual growth of the children entrusted to Southstone Church. This coordinator will utilize both team building and administrative skills for overseeing and managing all aspects of the preschool programming to include the weekend experience and other related events. This role involves recruiting, training, supporting, and encouraging the Dream Team, ensuring that curriculum resources are prepared and available, and creating a safe and engaging environment where all kids develop a lifelong relationship with Jesus. This position is an on-site position with a schedule determined in collaboration with the director.

Essential Duties

• Support through words and actions the Vision of Southstone Church.
• Collaborate with Director and team to insure excellence of the preschool program.
• Take a lead role in leading the preschool ministry environment.
• Recruit and train Dream team volunteers for the preschool environment.
• Oversee the scheduling of Dream Team to ensure that the preschool program is appropriately staffed for the weekend experience/events.
• Ensure that all Dream team members have completed necessary training prior to serving.
• Maintain accurate records of Dream Team and needs.
• Provide ongoing support to dream team members through meetings, coaching, trainings, and relationship building activities.
• Ensure a safe and nurturing environment by adhering to safety policies, addressing concerns promptly, and keeping the preschool area organized.
• Collaborate with the Kids Curriculum coordinator to provide resources, supplies and lesson plan support for the dream team.
• Collaborate with the Administrator to ensure that classrooms are well stocked with needed supplies and materials.
• Build relationships with children, families, and Dream Team to create a welcoming and supportive environment.
• Consistently invest in and minister to the Dream Team through prayer and team building events.
• Regularly assess the capacity and health of the team and keep the director updated with concerns, needs, or opportunities.
• Regular work hours include participation in supervision and service on the preschool floor during weekend services and holiday services.
• Collaborate with Kids Director on a regular basis to ensure that the preschool programming is in line with the vision of the kid's ministry and to share ideas about growing the programming.
• Consistently live, foster, and support the Southstone Church culture and help others in your care to do the same by way of a strong leadership example.
• Maintain a vital and growing relationship with Christ through bible study, prayer, worship, retreats, etc.
• Live a life of service to Jesus, the Southstone Church staff, and church members.
• Participate in Southstone Events and activities outside of Kids Ministry as determined by the leadership and director.

Other requirements

• A mature Spirit Filled Christian
• Flexibility
• Adept in the use of Planning Center
• Organized
• Problem Solver
• Able to develop effective systems and structures
• Technology adept
• Ability to take initiative
• Strong communication skills
• Highly relational
• Team player
• Creative

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS

• Administration and systems minded
• Must be detailed-oriented, accurate and thorough
• Able to learn and use new software easily

PROFESSIONAL / WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• 1-3 years of children's ministry

PHYSICAL DEMAND REQUIREMENTS

Able to physically perform the duties outlined above.