Associate Director of Children's & Family Ministries - Nursery to Kindergarten

Description

General Description

Assist and support all areas of program ministry to children and families, birth through 5th grade.

Specifically work with staff, families, and volunteers to disciple the nursery, preschool and early elementary participants. 

Primary Job Responsibilities/Duties

· Prepare lessons and material needed for Sunday Young Worshiper and Sunday School classes

· Coordinate staffing of all nursery classes on Sunday morning, as well as childcare needs for all churchwide events

· Plan and lead Sunday large group lessons at 8:45 am, 10:00 am, & 11:15 am for age 3’s – Kindergarten

· Assist in planning and leading Teacher Training Workshops and annual nursery staff training

· Recruit volunteer teachers for the school year, summer, and all special events throughout the year 

· Attend and participate in quarterly Children’s Leadership Council meetings 

Education and Experience

· College Degree, preferred

· Experience Working or Volunteering with children, preferred

Competencies (knowledge/skills/abilities)

At PRUMC, we are a team that challenges each other to grow in a collaborative and productive environment.  Commitment to our mission means we approach all that we do with a prayerful and faithful frame of mind.  We are dedicated to showing respect, care, and compassion to the members of our staff, congregation, and community. 

· Ability to multitask and plan for multiple activities at the same time

· Excellent communication/teamwork/interpersonal/ organizational skills

· Strong work ethic

· Ability to connect and effectively communicate with both parents and children

Position Structure and Level

· Children & Family Ministries Department 

· Reports to Director of Children & Family Ministries