Kids Elementary Associate

Kids Elementary Associate

Reports To:

Kids Pastor

Objective:
Connect, equip and empower people to bring the reality of God to their world. Help shape and implement a ministry strategy for Elementary Ministry (K-5th) to fulfil our vision of inspiring kids to fearlessly live and love like Jesus. Lead the overall COF Younger Elementary Ministry:
Kinder- 2nd kids, Volunteers and Families.

Weekend Leadership

• Build a strong and thriving volunteer team to serve the Elementary ministry to follow strong safety procedures (ie. 2-adult-rule in each space).
• Provide ongoing care and leadership for COF Kids volunteers serving on the Elementary Ministry Team, specifically by developing coaches / directors to lead ministry in your absence.
• Develop fun, engaging, irresistible Large Group team to find excellence week in and week out, using Orange Curriculum.
• Seek opportunities to connect with kids outside of Sunday morning opportunities
• Provide pastoral care and training for new volunteers and existing volunteers.
• Manage all volunteer scheduling for weekend services, events, and other facility needs.

Weekday Leadership

• Ensure all curriculum, resources, and supplies are available for weekend services, events, and facilities.
• Manage all workflows to onboard new volunteers, connect with new families, restock COFkids store, etc.
• Aid in scheduling, registration, and Check-Ins, and give leadership to the Elementary Team for weekend services, special events (baptism, Wednesday nights, Camps), and other facility needs.

• Bachelor's degree in ministry, education, or relevant field, or equivalent experience
• Several years of experience in full-time kids' ministry/leadership
• Experience in administration, coordination, and event planning
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strength in relationship building
• Strong time management skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to multitask
• Ability to work independently
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills

• Children's Champion: A children's champion reflects and demonstrates God's love for kids by prioritizing their safety and security, and cares for them in a way that values their spiritual, emotional, and social development.
• Owner/Operator:
  An owner/operator takes full responsibility for the successful growth and execution of the experience in his/her area of ministry.
• Activator:
  An activator is an action-oriented individual who transforms strategic plans, innovative ideas and decisions into action.
• Collaborative Leader: A collaborative leader works effectively, both within a team and among diverse teams or departments, to create an environment where ideas and decisions are jointly developed, owned and executed.
• Creative Communicator: A creative communicator demonstrates a passion to communicate God's truth through new, innovative, artistic approaches.

Details:

• Workdays and hours are Monday – Thursday, 9:00am to 4:00pm and Sunday 8:00am to 1:00pm. Participation in other events when childcare is required.