Early Childhood Coordinator in Port St. Lucie, Florida at Calvary Port St Lucie Inc

General Purpose:

The Early Childhood Coordinator is responsible for overseeing and developing the nursery through kindergarten environments of Calvary Kids. This role plays a critical part in helping create a safe, engaging, and Gospel-centered setting where young children can begin building a foundation of faith while parents are equipped and supported in discipleship at home.

Essential Job Functions:

• Assist the Director of Kids Ministry in planning and running early childhood programs and events
• Recruit, train, schedule, and develop ministry partners serving in classrooms
• Ensure classrooms are safe, clean, and well-organized, following child protection and check-in/check-out policies
• Review and prepare age-appropriate, biblically based curriculum and classroom materials for activities
• Partner and provide ongoing communication with families about schedules, events, and program updates
• Assist with planning and execution of special events, including VBS, Family Experiences, Camp and holiday events
• Maintain classroom organization, safety standards, and supply inventory
• Attend staff meetings and ministry planning meetings
• Collaborate and partner with other ministry departments to support ministry initiatives
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor

Qualifications:

• Fully supports Calvary PSL’s statement of faith, mission, vision, and core values
• Mature follower of Jesus Christ with a heart and passion for children and families
• Experience in early childhood education, childcare, or ministry settings
• Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and relational skills
• Ability to recruit, train, lead, and support ministry partners
• Ability to maintain a safe and secure ministry environment
• Knowledge of child safety practices and age-appropriate curriculum
• Ability to work weekends and flexible ministry hours as needed

Preferred Qualifications:

• College 2-year degree preferred, but not required
• Experience leading volunteer teams
• Experience with Planning Center and church management systems
• CPR and First Aid certified
• Strong administrative and event planning skills

What You Are Required to Know:

• We are an EEO employer.
• This is a full-time (40 hours/week) non-exempt position.
• This role requires presence during weekend services, family ministry programs, office hours, and special events.

The above job description supersedes all previous descriptions. This job description is intended to be a tool to describe the primary purpose of the job and the KEY duties and responsibilities. This description does not state or imply that the functions listed above are the only tasks to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Management has the right to add to or change the job responsibilities at any time.