Position Title: Associate Director of Kids // Early Childhood
Reports to: Director of Kids
Status: Full-Time, Ministry Staff (45 hours)
Schedule: Monday - Thursday; Sunday Mornings

Job Purpose and Goals:

• The Associate Director of Kids Ministry // Early Childhood provides leadership among volunteers, spiritual guidance, and FUN! for the Early Childhood ages of Kids ministry and their families. This role partners with the Kids team in support of the mission and vision of Lincoln Berean Church
• Inspire kids along a path that develops their personal faith in Jesus. Cultivate a purposeful, fun, safe and engaging discipleship culture for children from newborn through PreK
• Develop volunteers and build relationships with parents to nurture and equip children to become lifelong followers of Jesus
• Prioritize the development of Sunday morning programming to be engaging and meaningful for kids
• Be a collaborative and supportive team member on the LBC Kids team

We are looking for someone who loves Jesus more than anything, loves people, and has a passion for teaching children God’s Word and should be willing to think outside the box to present the gospel message to children in age-appropriate and relevant ways.

The five key roles for this ‘seat’ are:

• Leadership, Management and Accountability for Volunteers
• Sunday Morning Programming
• Curriculum Management and Customization
• Parent Connection
• Special Events

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

Leadership, Management and Accountability for Volunteers

• Help foster a culture of excellence, accomplishment, and excitement for what’s possible in Kids Ministry under the leadership of the Kids Director
• With leadership from Kids Director provide a compelling and collaborative vision, clear direction, and motivation for every volunteer
• Provide leadership, management, development and oversight for volunteer team leaders and volunteers
• Management:
  • o Assist Kids Director with recruitment, training, and management of volunteers in Kids Ministry
  • o Guide, coach and develop volunteers through focused learning opportunities
  • o Nurture a healthy volunteer team environment, recognizing and rewarding contributions
• Cultivate Lay-Leader Relationships and be consistently engaged and responsive to volunteer team leaders and volunteers
• Develop and implement a culture of affirmation for volunteers
• Consistently model LBC staff Core Values

Sunday Morning Programming

• Be present during programming to give direction and problem solve
• Oversee the leadership of a dynamic small/large group experience during weekend services that include a live host, teacher, Kid’s worship leader/team, and other elements
• Address room needs and maintain safety, security, and emergency procedures
• Oversee scheduling of all Small Group volunteers

Curriculum Management and Customization

• Review and edit both Large Group and Small Group curriculum for alignment with LBC’s doctrine
• Monitor the implementation of curriculum for effectiveness

Parent Connection

• Actively engage kids and parents on Sunday mornings
• Collaborate with Kids Coordinator to facilitate regular and effective communication (email, social media, etc.) about programs, teaching, resources, and overseeing the general promotion of Kids Ministry
• Develop and oversee strategy to welcome first-time parents to early childhood ministry
• Empower and equip lay leaders and small group leaders to connect with parents
• Execute Child Dedication alongside Kids Team

Special Events

• Demonstrate a willingness and availability to actively support LBC events and all-church initiatives throughout the year
• Speak/teach at Kid’s large group worship services at least once per quarter
• Collaborate with Kids Team for Special Events such as VBS, Family Experiences, etc.

Competencies and Skills:

• Outgoing, not afraid to invite people in and engage others in conversation
• Passion for serving people well and attending to the details
• Must be a leader of leaders with the ability to delegate easily to expand the ministry
• Strong team player that can bring their very best to a staff and volunteer team
• Excellent strategic thinking, problem-solving, communications skills, and follow-through
• Excellent people skills
• Self-motivated and able to lead tasks or projects to completion

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree Required
• Experience in Kids ministry preferred
• Ability to manage and lead through a large team of lay leaders and volunteers
• Demonstrated skill in leadership development and discipling
• Experience with recruiting and training volunteers
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Character, Calling and Chemistry:

• Christ Centered: you build your life and ministry around Jesus, with an open heart allowing the Holy Spirit to lead and inspire
• Team Oriented: able to work across teams and to partner with other ministries, using the skills and gifts of others to create a better final product
• People Savvy: you relate well to all kinds of people
• Self-Awareness: you know your personal strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and limits; seeks feedback; gains insights from mistakes; is open to criticism; is not defensive
• Trustworthy: honest and considers confidentiality a priority
• Natural rapport with kids of all ages
• Organized, creative thinker and highly productive, working in a fast-paced environment

Must make Lincoln Berean Church their home church and participate in the life of the community (Life Group).

• At Lincoln Berean Church, we fully expect each staff member to be actively engaged in following Jesus and believe that if this commitment to Jesus is present, it will be evident in a staff member’s personal life, family relationships, and ministry. In working at Lincoln Berean Church, every staff member must be aware of and embrace the responsibility to represent the:
  • o Church’s Mission: To glorify God by seeking to present every person complete in Christ.
  • o Doctrine: What We Believe at Lincoln Berean Church - Committed to truth
  • o Staff Core Values: Healthy Drive, Teachable, People Savvy, Radical Candor and Hopeful
  • o Life Groups: The Christian life is not meant to be lived alone – we are better together!

Measured by:

• A 30-60-90 day review by your manager
• Annual review by your manager