Calvary Kids Early Childhood Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

Reports to:  Director, Calvary Kids
FLSA Status: Hourly (Non-Exempt)
Hours per week: 20 hours, Part-Time
Campus: Melbourne

We exist to glorify God by being a loving community where people are saved, set free, discipled, empowered, and sent out to fulfill their God-given calling.

Job Summary:
This position supports the Kids’ Ministry Director in developing and leading a vibrant, engaging, and Gospel-centered environment for kids (PreK–K) and their families. This role focuses on oversight of Sunday and Wednesday experiences for PreK-K and is responsible for volunteer leaders who shepherd Early Childhood (PreK & K).  Must consider Calvary Chapel your home church with regular attendance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Assist in planning, developing, and leading Kids' Ministry programs, including Sunday and Wednesday services (Early Childhood), VBS, and special events (Romans 15:4)
• Oversee classroom setups and breakdowns, ensuring a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for Early Childhood (Colossians 3:17)
• Recruiting and equipping volunteers and fostering foundational spiritual growth and discipleship in kids in alignment with the church's mission and values
• (Mark10:45)
• Ensure all volunteers and staff comply with child-protection policies and procedures, including background checks and safety training
• Develop volunteer leaders/partners to lead classroom specific tasks and worship
• Schedule and communicate with volunteers in Early Childhood (Proverbs 16:3)
• Occasionally lead or teach classroom Bible stories
• Help facilitate classrooms and assist in CCA Early Childhood chapels if needed
• Participate in Calvary Kids’ bi-weekly team meetings
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor (Colossians 3:23) 

Job Skills and Competencies:
• A praying, committed, growing Christian with an authentic, mature personal walk with Christ
• A humble, servant-hearted team player with a passion and calling for discipling young children
• Minimum of 1 year of direct experience working with children in a church or educational setting, preferably in a leadership capacity
• Experience in recruiting, training, and supervising volunteers
• Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously (1 Corinthians 14:40) 
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with children, parents, volunteers, and staff (Colossians 4:6)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and a working knowledge of Ministry Platform
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including occasional support for events as needed

Other Qualifications:
• Calvary Chapel must be your home church with regular attendance 
• Keep the ministry in the forefront of all you do, with a servant heart and optimistic attitude
• (Philippians 2:3)
• Conduct yourself in a manner that reinforces the core values and mission of Calvary Chapel and agree to our Statement of Faith
• Function as a productive part of the church staff and attend staff meetings in coordination with direct supervisor 
• Demonstrate a mature, ongoing personal relationship with Jesus through spiritual and moral integrity 
• Strong commitment to the vision and mission of Calvary Chapel Melbourne (John 13:34-35)
• Fruit of the Spirit is consistently displayed in your life, as a reflection of God’s love to colleagues and visitors (Galatians 5:22-23)