Children's Ministry Elementary Coordinator

Children’s Ministry – KidsLife

Non-Exempt

Rate: $18-20 per hour; Dependent on experience

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Elementary Coordinator has a vital role overseeing all aspects of ministry for 1st-3rd grade children, ensuring a vibrant, engaging, and spiritually enriching experience. If you have a heart for children’s ministry, a commitment to developing young lives, and experience in leading volunteer teams, we invite you to be part of our mission to share the hope of Jesus with the world.

This position reports to the KidsLife Elementary Manager.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION

• Work alongside the Elementary Manager to develop and implement age-specific ministry programming that engages 1st-3rd grade children at their developmental stage
• Oversee and ensure the overall quality of content and activities for Sunday services
• Assist in planning and establishing a trusting and educational environment for parents and their children
• Assist in recruiting, organizing, building, and overseeing of the weekend volunteer teams
• Responsible for the implementation of and adherence to Lakewood Church’s child safety policies and procedures throughout the Elementary areas
• Ensure the proper level of preparedness of equipment and ministry areas for all required service times
• Collaborate with and follow the direction of the Elementary Manager to prepare the curriculum
• Assist with the development, organization, and execution of Elementary Events
• Maintain weekly communication with team members
• Perform general office duties and special projects associated with 1st-3rd grade services
• Attend all KidsLife team meetings, staff meetings, and area trainings
• Maintain a high level of dependability and reliability to working the assigned work schedules
• Perform additional related duties as assigned

MINISTERIAL DUTIES

As an Employee of Lakewood Church, you are part of an over 60-year legacy of faith. As a part of the Lakewood team, you are a key part of our mission in taking the Hope found in Jesus to the world. This means that as part of your job responsibilities, you are considered a spiritual leader in the Church. You are responsible for communicating the Church’s beliefs and our mission to our congregants, to maintain a lifestyle consistent with the Scriptures, and are required to belong to the Church as part of our faith community. This will also include:

• Regular attendance at Church services and classes
• Be a happy giver and a generous member regarding tithes and offerings
• Serving as a Prayer Partner or as a volunteer in any ministry of the Church, and
• Serving our community through local outreaches from time to time when needed by the Church

QUALIFICATIONS

• Uncompromised commitment to Lakewood Church’s vision, values, and core beliefs
• Passionate about serving, leading, and ministering to children and their parents
• Experience in creating and executing age-appropriate ministry curriculum
• Professional appearance and conduct
• Demonstrated Christ-like Character
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and friendly disposition.
• Ability to multi-task and demonstrate effective time management skills
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office
• Ability to regularly lift up to 20 pounds
• Ability to stand and be mobile for extended periods of time

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• A college degree in a related field is preferred
• Minimum of 2 years of ministry experience in a leadership capacity