Early Childhood Ministry Coordinator

POSITION:Early Childhood Ministry Coordinator AGES:Nursery through Age 5 HOURS: Part time (16 hours/week) REPORTS TO: Marriage & Family Pastor RESPONSIBILITIES Sunday Ministry Oversee and prepare all Nursery through Age 5 classrooms for Sunday services, ensuring environments are safe, welcoming, organized, and developmentally appropriate. Implement engaging, age-appropriate Biblical curriculum that helps young children begin to learn and understand God’s word. Build relationships with parents and families, providing clear communication and helping new families feel comfortable entrusting their children to LAVC. Ensure nursery, preschool, check-in, safety, and security processes are consistently followed and continually improved. Team Recruiting & Development Recruit, train, schedule, encourage, and care for Early Childhood volunteers. Develop strong classroom leaders and maintain appropriate volunteer coverage and child-safety practices. Administration Coordinate supplies, curriculum, classroom needs, and assigned ministry budget. Collaborate with the Elementary Ministry Coordinator and Marriage & Family Pastor on children's events, church-wide initiatives, and ministry planning. Perform all other duties as assigned or apparent QUALIFICATIONS A strong personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Strong knowledge and understanding of God’s word Be open to the power and presence of the Holy Spirit. Servant attitude and heart Genuine love for young children and a heart for creating environments where both children and parents feel safe, welcomed, and cared for. Strong relational, organizational, and communication skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities. Passion for nurturing children's spiritual growth and development. Ability to recruit, lead, encourage, and develop volunteer teams. Experience working with young children, families, children's ministry, or a related field preferred. BENEFITS Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications. Retirement plan with a generous company match. Flexible work arrangements Generous PTO policy Paid parental leave The chance to contribute to the growth and impact of a vibrant church community. Positive and collaborative work environment within a dedicated team. #J-18808-Ljbffr Lakes Area Vineyard Church