Preschool Director

AUSTIN RIDGE BIBLE CHURCH: OUR PURPOSE Pursuing people at all cost so they will KNOW Jesus, GROW in Him, and SERVE Him daily.

OVERVIEW OF POSITION The Nursery/Preschool Director will champion Ridge Kids Nursery/Preschool small groups to raise the next generation to Know, Grow, and Serve Jesus.

KNOW Jesus:
Connecting kids with their Savior. The first step in hearing the Gospel and coming to a relationship in knowing Christ.

GROW in Jesus:
Helping kids and families grow closer in their relationship with Jesus through worship, Bible Study, small groups, large groups, and resources to continue the conversations through the week.

SERVE Jesus:
Providing opportunities for kids and adults to take that next step in their growth by serving others and serving God.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Recruit, coordinate, train, encourage, and develop volunteers in the nursery and preschool programs

Develop a core ministry team of volunteers to coordinate Sunday morning ministry areas and cast vision

Lead and supervise volunteer teams on Sunday mornings to facilitate effective ministry in the nursery and preschool.

Maintain excellent communication with parents, volunteers, and ARBC staff

Help develop and communicate policies and procedures for Ridge Kids Maintain ministry spaces, including inspecting equipment (such as toys, play equipment, etc.) for safety and functionality. Remove or request repairs for all broken equipment ensuring that all rooms are equipped with age-appropriate toys and supplies

Work with the Ridge Kids team to facilitate outreach events, including Summer Blast (which involves editing camp curriculum, preparing supplies, organizing schedules, building team of coordinators, recruiting and training volunteers, decorating campus areas, and other tasks as requested)
Attend weekly Ridge Kids staff meetings, church staff meetings, ministry lead meetings, conferences, retreats, and complete monthly reports as requested

Draft, execute, and update weekly goals; goals are set each quarter

Edit and prepare weekly curriculum, and prep classrooms for Sunday Help Ridge Kids team facilitate Son Shine School Chapel twice per month

Complete other tasks as assigned by supervisor

Key Competencies and

Qualifications:

Mature faith and vibrant relationship with Jesus that models a life of enthusiasm, integrity, servant-leadership, prayer, and commitment to God’s Word Is a member of Austin Ridge and attends services regularly.

Agreement with the mission, values, and vision of ARBC leadership

Works with the Next Gen Pastor in establishing and administrating the budget

Establishes goals for this ministry and implements strategies for their attainment through the power and direction of the Holy Spirit.

Vision and passion for connecting young children to Christ in fun, stimulating, age-appropriate ways Experience and enthusiasm for leading and shepherding parents, kids, and volunteers

Ability to work on a team towards specific goals in a mutually edifying and supportive manner

Ability to work on multiple tasks, be flexible and work with little supervision

Proficiency in Rock data management system, Checkr, Word, Excel, One Drive and Microsoft Office Highly relational with exceptional interpersonal and communication skills gifted in leadership, administration, encouragement, and development of volunteers

Strong internal drive, self-starter, and natural achiever

Cultural fit with Austin Ridge Bible Church