Nursery/Pre-K Coordinator (PT Temp)

Nursery/Preschool Coordinator

Location: Georgetown

Reports to:  Kids Director

Summary of Role
Oversee the operations, logistics, and Dream Team for the vibrant and growing Celebration Kids ministry (birth to 5-years and the Special Needs ministry) at the Georgetown (GT) campus.

Position Status & Scheduled

- Temporary (through March 31, 2027)

- Non-Exempt, Hourly

- Part-time (20 hours, up to 25 hours max, per week)

- Sunday mandatory w/ Monday through Thursday as needed. May include weeknights.

- Christmas, Easter, Pursuit Weeks (January/August), and Dream Team Appreciation service dates and times are blackout days for time off. Other events will be required outside of your regular schedule; you will be informed in advance of these requirements.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

Leadership

- Create and promote a culture of creativity, excellence, order, and safety throughout Nursery/Preschool/Special Needs ministry classrooms and spaces

- Consistently communicate the vision of Celebration Church to Dream Team and weekend support staff

- Develop positive relationships with children, parents, and families

- Collaborate with Kids Staff Team on weekly needs, administrative responsibilities and tasks

- Be a visible weekend presence for services and other events as assigned; includes being available for Dream Team and being in the classroom if needed to cover gaps in Dream Team schedules

- Participate in social media promotion of Kids ministry happenings (as requested)

- Attend central Kids ministry meetings, campus Kids staff, and GT campus staff meetings

- Assist in planning and participating in Kids Dream Team trainings

- Participate and contribute to campus and departmental team meetings

- Actively lead and develop Dream Team members

Coordination

- Ensure compliance of Celebration Kids ministries policies including running workflow processes for background checks, posting in-room processes, updating safety procedures, and conducting trainings

- Oversee and distribute Celebration Kids ministry curriculum in the Nursery, Preschool, and Special Needs classrooms to ensure excellent, creative service experiences

- Oversee, coordinate, and execute the Special Needs program at the campus

- Assist with securing and scheduling Kids Care for events and preservice needs

- Assist in creating N/PK/SN-specific curriculum for events, such as weekend services, Pursuit Nights

- Collaborate closely with the Kids Team to ensure alignment and consistency throughout N/PK/SN

- Provide regular status reporting to GT Kids Lead on campus operational needs and KDT health

- Provide regular status reporting and submit identified needs to Kids leadership teams

- Ensure attendance metrics within assigned area are submitted in alignment with churchwide deadlines

- Maintain fun, safe environments throughout the Elementary and Kids Guest Services areas

- Prep classrooms with materials for services and events

- Inspect and ensure Kids spaces are clean, maintained, and in excellent condition, submitting maintenance requests and reviewing space reservations, as needed

- Maintain organized supply rooms and storage areas in the Central Office Kids common spaces.

- Arrive early to prepare rooms and stay afterwards to clean and reset classrooms and spaces

Dream Team

- Roster captains and leads roles; schedule Elementary Kids Dream Team (KDT) and Kids Guest Services Teams; identify solutions for coverage gaps

- Maintain a healthy Dream Team culture, ensuring members are supported and cared for

- Honor, respect, and interact with all KDT members in a positive and life-giving way

- Onboard new KDT members per the onboarding process

- Coach/develop KDT performance, ensuring continued team member fit and evaluating coverage needs

- Maintain accurate Dream Team lists within the church contact database

Requirements

- Mature Christian who calls Celebration Church home and supports the Church’s culture, vision and, values

- Unwavering commitment to place Christ first in all you do

- Desire to ensure people are known, loved and celebrated

- Continually seeking growth with Christ and encouraging others to do the same

- Passion for excellence, always looking to improve

- Deep understanding of the value in being part of a family that is unified for a greater cause

- Must have completed all steps of Connection Point within 60 days of hire

- Complete all Kids Ministry trainings, including child abuse training

Competencies

- A passion for children and their families to be connected and thrive at the local church

- Effective leader who can inspire others to work together to achieve organizational excellence

- Maturity and compassion with others in dealing with spiritual issues among children, families, and parents

- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills

- Natural ability to relate well to parents, children, and volunteers (Dream Team)

- Ability to focus within a collaborative, energy-filled, fast-paced team environment

- Proficiency in macOS, Microsoft Office Suite, and database/contact management software

- Willingness to work occasionally outside normal business hours

Education & Experience

- Minimum 3-5 years of ministry or child-focused experience preferred

- Experience serving on or leading a Celebration Dream Team (or church of similar format/size) preferred

Work Environment & Physical Demands

- Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.

- Must be able to move about inside the office and around the Church facility.

- Must be able to position self to maintain supplies and equipment on lower shelves and in closets.

- Frequently move supplies and equipment weighing up to 20 pounds

- Constantly work in an open office environment

- Ability to work outside in various climates and temperatures

Other Information

Celebration Church is an equal employment opportunity employer to the extent required by law applicable to religious institutions. This job description is not inclusive and often includes other responsibilities.  Duties, responsibilities and activities may change and/or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.