Elementary Kids Coordinator (GT) bei CELEBRATION CHURCH

Description

Elementary Kids Coordinator

Location: Georgetown

Reports to:  Kids Director (GT)

Summary of Role
Coordinate the operations, logistics, and Dream Team for the vibrant and growing Celebration Kids ministry (Elementary) at the Georgetown (GT) location.

Position Status & Scheduled

• Non-exempt, Hourly
• Full-time (40 hours)
• Sunday through Thursday: 9am – 5pm; will include evenings and weekends.
• Christmas, Easter, Pursuit Weeks, and Dream Team Appreciation service dates and times are blackout days for time off. Kids Camp is also a required work event for this position. Other events will be required outside of your regular schedule; you will be informed in advance of these requirements. 

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

Leadership

• Create and promote a culture of creativity, excellence, order, and safety throughout GT Kids Elementary ministry classrooms and spaces
• Consistently communicate the vision of Celebration Church to Dream Team and weekend support staff
• Develop positive relationships with children, parents, and families
• Collaborate with Kids Staff Team on weekly needs, administrative responsibilities and tasks
• Be a visible weekend presence for services and other events das assigned; includes being available for Dream Team and being in the classroom if needed to cover gaps in Dream Team schedules
• Participate in social media promotion of Kids ministry happenings (as requested)
• Attend central Kids ministry meetings, location Kids staff, and GT location staff meetings
• Assist in planning and participating in Kids Dream Team trainings
• Participate and contribute to location and departmental team meetings
• Contribute to the overall successful of Celebration Church by performing other duties as assigned

Coordinator

• Ensure compliance of Celebration Kids ministries policies including running workflow processes for background checks, posting in-room processes, updating safety procedures, and conducting trainings
• Oversee and distribute Celebration Kids ministry curriculum in the Elementary classrooms to ensure excellent, creative service experiences
• Coordinate and execute the Elementary All-Stars program at the location, including leading and supporting associated Dream Team leaders through spiritual conversations and other program needs
• Oversee Kids Care for events and preservice needs
• Assist in creating Elementary Kids-specific curriculum for events, such as weekend services, Pursuit Nights, and All-Stars, under the vision, values, and goals set by the Celebration Kids Pastor
• Collaborate closely with the Kids Team to ensure alignment and consistency throughout Elementary
• Provide regular status reporting to GT Kids Director on location-specific operational needs and KDT health
• Provide regular status reporting and submit identified needs to Kids leadership teams
• Ensure attendance metrics within assigned area are submitted in alignment with churchwide deadlines
• Maintain fun, safe environments throughout the Elementary and Kids Guest Services areas
• Order Elementary classroom supplies and maintain inventory
• Prep Elementary classrooms and Kids Guest Services areas with materials for services and events
• Inspect and ensure Kids spaces are clean, maintained, and in excellent condition, submitting maintenance requests and reviewing space reservations, as needed
• Maintain organized supply rooms and storage areas in the Central Offidce Kids common spaces.
• Arrive early to prepare rooms and stay afterwards to clean and reset classrooms and spaces

Dream Team

• Roster captains and leads roles; schedule Elementary Kids Dream Team (KDT) and Kids Guest Services Teams; identify solutions for coverage gaps
• Maintain a healthy Dream Team culture, ensuring members are supported and cared for
• Honor, respect, and interact with all KDT members in a positive and life-giving way
• Onboard new KDT members per the onboarding process
• Coach/develop KDT performance, ensuring continued team member fit and evaluating coverage needs
• Maintain accurate Dream Team lists within the church contact database

Financial

• Operate within budgets
• Utilize purchasing processes for approval, ordering, and payment of services and items needed
• Submit expenses and assist with purchases

Requirements

• Mature Christian who calls Celebration Church home and supports the Church’s culture, vision and, values
• Unwavering commitment to place Christ first in all you do
• Desire to ensure people are known, loved and celebrated
• Continually seeking growth with Christ and encouraging others to do the same
• Passion for excellence, always looking to improve
• Deep understanding of the value in being part of a family that is unified for a greater cause
• Must have completed all steps of Connection Point within 60 days of hire
• Complete all Kids Ministry trainings, including child abuse training
• Willingly flexes schedule to support location and Kids Ministry events as needed

Competencies

• A passion for children and their families to be connected and thrive at the local church
• Effective leader who can inspire others to work together to achieve organizational excellence
• Maturity and compassion with others in dealing with spiritual issues among children, families, and parents
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
• Natural ability to relate well to parents, children, and volunteers (Dream Team)
• Ability to focus within a collaborative, energy-filled, fast-paced team environment
• Proficiency in macOS, Microsoft Office Suite, and database/contact management software

Education & Experience

• Minimum 2 years of ministry or child-focused experience 
• Experience serving on or leading a Celebration Dream Team (or church of similar format/size) preferred

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
• Must be able to move about inside the office and around the Church facility.
• Must be able to position self to maintain supplies and equipment on lower shelves and in closets.
• Frequently move supplies and equipment weighing up to 20 pounds
• Constantly work in an open office environment
• Ability to work outside in various climates and temperatures

Other Information

Celebration Church is an equal employment opportunity employer to the extent required by law applicable to religious institutions. This job description is not inclusive and often includes other responsibilities.  Duties, responsibilities and activities may change and/or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

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