Early Childhood Manager

Early Childhood Coordinator

Leading Preschool and Playland Coaches/volunteer Day Makers as they serve young families at Central and in our community.

Supervising: (3) 2 Preschool Coaches, 1 Playland Coach

Reports to: Kids Pastor/Director

Work alongside: Central Kids Team (Elementary pastor & coordinator, Special Needs coordinator)

Weekly Schedule: Must be available during Sunday and Wednesday services, and in office Monday. Will work in office Sunday-Thursday, and from home as needed. Special seasons may require flexibility (Christmas, Easter, Playland Spring Break)

Education/Experience requirements: Flourishing faith and active Church engagement. Must have previous experience working with children as well as volunteer management; organizational skills and teaching experience are ideal, but not required

Physical requirements: Must be able to lift and carry 40lbs.

Responsibilities

Leadership

• Set a tone of Character, Ownership, Servanthood, and Zeal
• Research and refresh preschool ministry policy
• Help preschool parents flourish in their parenting
• Shepherd struggling students, families, and Day Makers
• Design rite-of-passage services and events for preschool families
• Recruit and lead Staff and Day Makers

Preschool Ministry

• Cast vision for Preschool Staff and volunteer Day Makers
• Make Central Kids Preschool a venue kids beg their parents to bring them
• Grow Sunday and Wednesday participation through a strong guest experience and personalized follow-up
• Tailor curriculum to Central Kids Preschool Ministry and utilize array of tools/media to communicate with families
• Recruit and equip Central Church members who seek to plant pop-up gardens of faith in young hearts
• Advocate for lost and hurting families who grace our doors
• Cultivate Day Maker service rhythms and personal growth
• Oversee classroom environment safety and resources
• Establish growth goals and milestones for young faith
• Graduate children excited for Elementary Ministry

Playland Ministry

• Maintain and lead Playland team
• Represent Christ and Central Church to the communities Playland serves
• Communicate mission and operation information to Staff and Day Makers
• Work alongside Central Missions team to host school and community visits