Early Childhood Director Role Description
The Early Childhood Director leads the Early Childhood Ministry, oversees the Preschool and Prekindergarten ministries, the Nursery and Toddler Ministries, and ensures high-impact, high-energy, highly-relational ministries. The Early Childhood Director position children to grow spiritually and powerfully experience the love of Christ; recruits, motivates, equips, trains and leads staff and volunteer teams to fulfill this vision; coordinates engaging, spiritually formative programming, events, and experiences; and ensures children and their families are well served.
Responsibilities
Design and Execute Highly-Engaging, Spiritually Formative Programming for the Early Childhood Ministry
- Ensure all activities are gospel-centric, fun, and include depth of content and relationship
- Prepare and deliver large group program for early childhood
- Design relevant, engaging worship experiences for Early Childhood Kids
- Train leaders to lead highly relational and transformational groups
- Develop content and curriculum that inspires life change
- Ensure appropriate follow up to new children and families
- Assist in content development for church-wide, family-focused events and programs
Ensure Highly-Engaging Worship Experiences are Delivered for the Toddlers
- Ensure fun and engaging worship and teaching that is age appropriate within the classroom setting
Provide Strategic, Effective and Inspiring Leadership for Staff
- Build a culture defined by love and unity
- Manage the staff effectively both on the “what” (measureable outcomes) and the “how” (staff engagement and culture)
- Provide direction, training, support, feedback and coaching for those you lead
- Establish and monitor staff performance and development goals
- Partner with Organizational Development Director to hire, transition, evaluate and develop staff
- Complete performance reviews in collaboration with Organizational Development
- Lead teams to deliver personal and departmental goals
Build and Lead Highly Effective Early Childhood Volunteer Teams to Help Kids Grow Spiritually
- Build a culture defined by love and unity
- Coordinate a strategic plan to identify and recruit Preschool and Pre-Kindergarten volunteers
- Recruit volunteers and train, lead and direct them for maximum impact
- Lead Early Childhood Coordinator to build fully staffed volunteer team to oversee nursery and toddlers
- Cast vision regularly by sharing stories and celebrating wins
- Provide coaching and feedback for continuous improvement
- Collaborate with Kidspoint Director in planning high caliber trainings
- Ensure all team members know and uphold safety and security procedures
Serve and Support Team Members Before, During and After the Weekend Services
- Ensure rooms are fully staffed and resources are prepared in advance
- Answer questions and serve as a resource
Partner with Volunteer Team to Cultivate Relationships with Children and Families
- Connect relationally with children and families during drop-off and pick-up times
- Take time to thoroughly understand each child’s needs
- Build relationships with children during the Sunday services
- Pray for the children and families you serve
Complete Administrative Responsibilities for Early Childhood Ministry
- Maintain all administrative documents (attendance, follow-up reports, etc.)
- Complete screening, processing and paperwork for all volunteers
- In collaboration with the Kidspoint Director, develop and implement all safety and security teams
- Ensure CCB (Church Community Builder) is organized, accurate, and up-to-date
Ensure Accurate, Timely Response to Communication Requests (Phone or Email)
- Manage phone calls, email, voicemail, and communication requests in a timely, thorough manner (on behalf of the Church and School)
- Demonstrate professionalism, discretion, and a service-orientation in all interactions
Perform Other Duties and Tasks as Assigned
Model Servant Leadership and Exhibit a Helpful, Joyful Attitude
Demonstrate a Commitment to Growth
- Receive and apply training and development from the Kids Ministry Director
- Attend department and All-Staff meetings
