Elementary Coordinator (Full-Time) at Emmanuel Faith Community Church – Escondido, California

In a Sentence:

The Elementary Coordinator provides leadership for Sunday’s Kids Church & Wednesday’s Kids Clubs elementary programming by partnering with staff, volunteers, and parents to develop a thriving ministry to kids in K-5th grade, helping them to grow as disciples of Jesus.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Programming and Events: Develop and implement biblically solid, age-appropriate, and engaging elementary programs for Sundays and Wednesdays.

• Plan for and develop gospel-focused ministry environments, including curriculum, teaching, worship, and drama in a welcoming environment that is cohesive, clear, engaging, and safe.
• Assist in the planning and execution of annual winter camps, Harvest Party, and other family events.
• Initiate new efforts that support the vision and direction of the church.
• Maintains and organizes all elementary ministry environments. Prepares classroom materials and sets up individual classrooms for both Kids Church & Kids Club programs.

Volunteer Teams: Recruit, equip, and support a committed team of volunteers.

• Strive to recruit and build leadership teams with age-appropriate child/leader ratios that support building personal connections with each child.
• Manage the development and scheduling of large group teachers, worship, drama, and tech teams
• Oversee room management and technical needs for ministry times.
• Develop partnerships across departments to pursue more effective ministry with children, both in the church and in the community.

Ministry Management: Oversee and plan for other assigned ministry needs.

• Oversee assigned programs, including Junior Teachers, Outreach efforts, etc.
• Ensure Elementary Children’s budget spending is in alignment with priorities.

Discipleship of Kids: Partner with parents in the discipleship of their children.

• Provide a solid teaching of the Gospel to equip kids with an understanding that can help them grow in their own personal relationship with their Lord and Savior, and also a passion to share the love of Jesus with others.
• Create a fun and safe environment for kids to feel confident in inviting friends.

Classification

• Full-Time Non-Exempt (Coordinator)
• $18 - $20 per hour

Reports To:

• Director of Kids Ministry

Time Commitment:

32-40 hours/week including:

• Monthly events.
• Weekly participation in EFCC staff meetings.
• Camps and Staff Retreats
• Serves on committees as assigned.
• Regular participation in the life of the body through worship gatherings, etc.

Qualifications:

• Commitment to EFCC’s Statement of Faith, Mission, & Values.
• BA/BS degree preferred (or in progress)
• Bilingual preferred
• Minimum 3 years’ experience working with children
• Loves Jesus, Loves Kids
• Passionate about the gospel.
• Proven ability to build a team of volunteers to shepherd.
• Willing to further develop skills & expertise in the given area of responsibility through personal study and regular participation in appropriate conferences & seminars.