Coordinator Resident | Ministry Classroom & Curriculum

Strategic Outcomes of this Position

Bridge Kids classrooms across all campuses are consistently prepared with age-appropriate, biblically sound, and spiritually impactful lessons that align with Bridgeway’s vision to be a multicultural body of fully devoted followers of Christ.

• Deep love for children’s spiritual formation and learning styles
• Ability to see curriculum through both educational and discipleship lenses
• Sensitivity to cultural representation and inclusion in lesson preparation
• Joyful presence that motivates volunteers through clear communication and resourcing
• Recognition that ministry effectiveness is rooted in God’s work through simple, faithful preparation

• Services Management & Support (6 hours/week)
  • In conjunction with Bridge Kids Leadership Team,
  • Ensure student safety protocols are implemented during Sunday services
  • Create a welcoming environment for families and volunteers
  • Directly monitor the delivery of educational content and programming, volunteer classroom management, and provide volunteer oversight
  • Steward ministry spaces, equipment, and supplies
  • Maintain knowledge of Bridge Kids Policies and Procedures
• Curriculum Preparation and Implementation (5 hours/week)
  • Collaborate with the Bridge Kids Leadership Team (BKLT) members for lesson planning and sequencing that reflect theological accuracy and Bridgeway’s mission and vision
  • Maintain regular, timely communications to volunteer teams
• Classroom Environment and Excellence (3 hours/week)
  • Maintain safe, clean, and engaging classroom spaces
  • Ensure classrooms are organized, welcoming, and age-appropriate
  • Verify that classrooms have been accurately set up before Sunday services with needed supplies and lesson materials
  • Inventory and restock supplies weekly, communicating needs to the Director
  • Monitor classroom cleanliness and safety standards in collaboration with the Building Logistics team when needed
• Volunteer Support (2 hours/week)
  • Resource volunteers for successful teaching and care
  • In conjunction with Bridge Kids Leadership Team,
  • Communicate curriculum highlights and classroom preparation updates to volunteers
  • Assist in training volunteers on curriculum use and classroom best practices as needed
  • Recruit, interview, train adult and student volunteers in their serving roles, including curriculum use and classroom best practices as needed
  • Equip classroom leads to support the church’s overarching vision and church-wide ministry efforts
• Mandatory Informative & Collaborative Meetings (4 hours/week)
  • Attend weekly 1:1 meetings with Bridge Kids Director
  • Attend weekly Bridge Kids Leadership Team meetings
  • Hold collaborative meetings with individual Bridge Kids Leadership Team members
  • Attend monthly BCC staff meetings
  • Hold regular meetings with volunteer team leads

This position is not a pastoral role but requires spiritual maturity and modeling Christ-like character in all interactions with children, families, and volunteers.

• High School Diploma
• Experience working with children in educational or ministry environments
• Availability for Sundays and midweek preparation hours

• Coursework or degree in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, or Ministry
• Experience with multicultural curriculum adaptation
• Familiarity with Planning Center, Google Suite, and standard office software

• Strong organizational and planning skills
• Attention to detail and follow-through
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple classrooms’ needs
• Effective written and verbal communication
• Cultural competence in serving diverse children and families

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