Early Childhood Lead

Position Summary:

The early childhood lead supports the RLC mission by helping families “find and follow Jesus,” by creating environments that engage Nursery through Pre-K/TK children in worship/teaching and community.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Assist in executing the vision and strategy for Valencia Real Life Kids Early Childhood department birth through Pre-Kindergarten/TK.


• Oversee all aspects of Early Childhood programming, large group, activity time, and curriculum.


• Assist in the planning and attend ongoing Children’s Ministry events and meetings as needed to promote the vision and mission of Valencia Real Life Kids.


• Recruit/Develop/Equip volunteers and coaches while assessing current classroom needs.


• Support the Children’s Pastor/Director by implementing policies, systems, and procedures within the Early Childhood ministry.


• Oversee the coordination and scheduling of volunteers.


• Partner with Children’s Pastor/Director in Child Dedication Events.


• Prioritize and pursue his/her own relationship with Jesus Christ as a model to the rest of the staff.


• Any additional duties as requested.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)


• Minimum 2 years’ experience in related field or ministry, or a combination of appropriate and experience


• Experience leading and managing people and teams- preferably in a church ministry context

Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge regarding the unique needs of parents and early childhood-age children


• Creative thinker


• Excellent organization skills


• Takes initiative and can work independently


• Ability to work in a team environment and take direction from management and supervisors


• Excellent social and communication skills- warm and friendly


• Multi-cultural awareness and sensitivity; able to work with diverse families and children

Licenses, Registrations, and Certificates:

• Must have, or being willing to get, current Infant/Child CPR training certification


• Must have, or be willing to get, current Child Abuse Prevention training certification

Spiritual Requirements:

• Regular involvement in RLC activities and events.


• Signed acknowledgement of Real Life Church’s “Statement of Faith” and “Staff Covenant/Lifestyle Agreement” forms.


• Signed acknowledgement to policies and procedures as stated in RLC Employee handbook and Pastor handbook

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift or move children and items up to 50 lbs.  Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.