Part-Time Preschool Associate (Starkville Campus)

SUMMARY

The Pinelake Preschool Associate, Starkville Campus, is responsible for assisting the Children’s Minister in leading, shepherding, and guiding the spiritual development of staff, leaders, and children within the children’s ministry. This role supports the Children’s Minister in developing, implementing, and promoting Little Lakers Ministry with a primary focus on children from birth to kindergarten and their families. The Preschool Associate helps uphold Pinelake’s vision of learning from Christ, living in Christ, and leading others to Christ.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Works in coordination with the overall goals and objectives of Pinelake Church.
• Assists the Campus Pastor to work toward excellence in all areas of the ministry.
• As a part of the overall Starkville Campus staff team, participate in campus-wide ministry events and the shepherding of our Starkville Campus faith family.
• Basic personal responsibilities:
  • Maintain a vital and growing personal walk with the Lord through committed Bible study, prayer, meditation and practicing L3.
  • Maintain proper priorities in your home including your spouse and children (if married and/or with children).
  • Faithfully support the ministries of Pinelake by maintaining wise stewardship measures over the resources entrusted to you.
  • Maintain active participation in community.
  • Reflect a growing awareness and practice of personal Emotional Healthy Spirituality.
  • Perform duties and responsibilities in a manner to glorify Christ and further the mission and ministry purposes of Pinelake Church (Colossians 3:23-24).
  • Value the 7 H’s of our staff culture in your heart, home, and life (Humility, Honor, Honesty, Hunger, Holy Spirit, Health and Harmony).
• SPECIFIC LIST OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Leadership & Support

• Assists with leadership in Little Lakers (birth-Kindergarten)
• Provides support for small group leadership, including directors, coaches, and teachers.
• Assists with strategic events such as Summer Fest and Outreach Events.
• Coordinates weekly childcare for groups ministry and other events.
• Assists with weekly curriculum and classroom preparation.
• Works to schedule weekly leaders.

Servant Leader Recruitment & Development:

• Recruits servant leaders as small group coaches, small group teachers, hospitality leaders, large group leaders, and for special events.

Curriculum & Environment Preparation:

• Prepares Sunday morning LL environments and content in collaboration with the
• Children’s Team.

Baptisms:

• Supports the Children’s Minister in leading children and families through the baptism process, including New Beginnings conversations.

Event Support:

• Assists with the development of children’s ministry environments for monthly ministries like Group Launch, Open House and special events.

Other Duties:

• Performs other duties as assigned to meet the needs of the ministry.

This position serves a critical role in supporting the day-to-day functions of the Children’s Ministry, ensuring a safe, engaging, and Christ-centered environment for children, families, and servant leaders.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree (or in pursuit of) and one to two years of ministry-related experience and/or training including but not limited to servant leadership.