First Presbyterian Church of Nashville is seeking a Nursery & Kindergarten Coordinator for our Children’s Ministry. Under the general supervision of the Assistant Director for Children’s Faith Formation, the Nursery & Kindergarten Coordinator is responsible for the nurture and care of our youngest disciples of Jesus Christ, ages 0-6, through age-appropriate ministries of faith formation for babies, young children, and their parents.

Experiences will demonstrate the way of Jesus by creating relationships and resources that strengthen parents’ connection to their children as their primary spiritual nurturers. This includes the elements of learning, knowing, and putting faith into action, thereby fulfilling the mission of the church: to know Christ, to make Him known, and exhibit His love through worship, education, and service.

This on-site full-time role will work Sunday from 7:30 – 2:30 (generally) and Monday through Thursday from 8:30 to 4:30 during regular church office hours plus occasional evening/Saturday work as scheduled. The compensation range is $24.00 to $26.00 per hour based on experience and paid on a bi-weekly basis. We offer a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, life insurance and other voluntary benefits. We also offer a matched (after one year of service) 403(b) retirement plan.

Position Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide a welcoming and loving environment for children and parents.
• Follow policies and procedures that ensure the highest quality of care and Christian nurture.
• At the direction of the Assistant Director, edit and implement curriculum for babies and toddlers.
• At the direction of the Assistant Director, edit curriculum for children in Pre-K and Kindergarten.
• Occasionally serve as a worship leader for Pre-K/Kindergarten Sunday School and Young Children and Worship.
• Coordinate childcare for moms’ events and large church events.
• Responsible for ordering nursery supplies and maintaining inventory (diapers, wipes, snacks, etc.)
• Ensure nursery rooms are clean, well-stocked and ready to receive children for care.
• Ensure rooms are clean and tidy after programming and events.
• Assist in the planning and execution of major events in both Children’s Ministry and the larger church.
• Own and execute the New Baby process.
• Regularly encourage and support young parents as the primary spiritual nurturers of their families.
• Engage in regular “contact ministry”—relational time with children and parents outside of church (i.e., having coffee with moms, attending soccer games, music recitals, birthday parties, etc.) and by sending birthday cards, first-time visitor cards, encouraging text messages to parents, etc.

Knowledge/Skills

• Demonstrates a loving and caring nature suitable for providing Christian nurture to the youngest disciples.
• Capacity for relational ministry with both children and adults.
• Understands developmentally appropriate methods and practices for ministry with babies, toddlers, and young children.
• Able to lead a team of paid staff and volunteers in a way that demonstrates gentleness, gratitude and authority.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize and manage time, and problem-solve effectively.
• Communicates clearly and effectively.
• Promotes teamwork.

Position Qualifications
Education: College degree, preferred; additional training in early childhood education a plus

Experience:

• An active, growing relationship with Jesus Christ, functional knowledge of scripture, familiarity with the Reformed tradition, and an ability to integrate the Christian faith into day-to-day work in a way that brings about a comfortable advancement of the Gospel in relationship with colleagues and others, required.
• Minimum of three years of experience caring for young children in a Christian ministry environment with at least one year in a team leadership role.
• Presbyterian, with a working knowledge of the polity and program of the Presbyterian Church (USA), preferred.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• Current First Aid and CPR certification.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Interview, hire, and supervise staff nursery attendants.
• Approve time in payroll system for nursery staff.
• Schedule nursery attendants as needed for regular programming and special events.
• Provide comprehensive training for all nursery attendants, including First Aid/CPR, Child Safety & Protection, and developmental milestones for young children.
• Recruit and train nursery volunteers.