Preschool Coordinator

Preschool Coordinator# Preschool CoordinatorJohnson Ferry Baptist Church - Marietta, GA 30068## OverviewPosition TypePart TimeEducation Level4 Year DegreeTravel PercentageNegligibleCategoryAdmin - Clerical## Description**BASIC PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITIES**1. Above all, to grow closer to Jesus Christ. Through intentional, daily time with the Lord, seek to keep Jesus Christ as the priority of your life, realizing that prayer, Bible study, and Christian discipleship are essential to growing in God’s will each day.2. Seek to emphasize quality, Christ-centered relationships for both family and friends. We therefore highly encourage a strong work-life balance for all employees.3. Actively seek to be an individual who emphasizes a spirit of teamwork, flexibility, and quality in all aspects of daily work.**JOB SUMMARY:** This role has an integral part in assisting with the Preschool Ministry efforts to drive towards the churchwide priority goals of helping people find truth, belonging, and purpose in Jesus. The primary focus of this position is in support of the Sunday morning Discipleship efforts within the Preschool age group. A typical Sunday will include a minimum of 5 hours work on campus.**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS*** Build a team of volunteers for Sunday Mornings* Ensure that volunteer teachers are recruited and trained for Sunday morning programs.* Communicate with leaders: orientation, training, weekly information, policies, events, etc.* Create a Serving Schedule* Ensure a volunteer teacher calendar is maintained.* Minister to leaders in your care: contact when absent, assist with needs, pray for concerns.* Supervision* Coordinate facilities issues to ensure rooms are ready upon start and finish of programs.* Actively supervise Sunday leadership to uphold policies and procedures.* Foster a “people-first” approach to ministry: greeting families, contacting prospects,* Supervise agency contracted caregivers.* Attend coordinator meetings as requested by Preschool Minister.* Assist in recruiting, planning and conducting age group related events (VBS, etc).* Attend and actively participate in all scheduled ministry team meetings, church staff meetings, and required training sessions.* Joyfully support the Senior Pastor, the Preschool Minister, and all other church staff in carrying out the mission of Johnson Ferry.* Willingly accept additional responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.## Qualifications**TEAM VALUES & CRITICAL SKILLS*** **Team Values*** **Trust** – We are for one another. We have the courage to offer and receive honest thoughts and feedback, while also protecting our relationships.* **People-First** – We believe that people are our first ministry priority. Events and programs are important only to the extent that they allow us to love and serve people.* **Health** – We desire to be the healthiest version of ourselves: relationally, emotionally, spiritually, and physically.* **Collaboration** – Our overall mission and vision drive what we do. We work hard to destroy ministry silos and believe that we are better when we work together.* **Development** – We desire to grow and improve in our work. We strive to multiply our impact by training and developing others to follow God’s calling.* **Critical Skills** + Understanding of child development from birth to 5 years. + Ability to learn and utilize Outlook, Ministry Platform Database and EMS. + Handles all sensitive information with the greatest possible confidentiality and care. + Works flexibly with variety of personalities. + High attention to detail. + Strong and effective Communicator. + Strong organizational, planning, and relational skills. + Capable of working in a fast-paced environment.**EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE*** College degree preferred;* Previous experience working in preschool setting a plus.**VI. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*** Prolonged periods of standing and sitting. Sitting at a desk or working on a computer.* Ability to work in both indoor and outdoor environments in all seasons.* Must be able to lift 15-20 pounds at times. #J-18808-Ljbffr