Preschool Coordinator Position

Job Description

PRESCHOOL COORDINATOR
First Baptist Church, Orange

Thank you for your interest in the Preschool Coordinator position. We are seeking someone who is passionate about ministering to preschoolers, babies, and their families. This role requires an estimated 12-15 hours per week, with some flexibility to complete tasks off-site. The Preschool Coordinator will be expected to be present for Sunday morning and Wednesday evenings, similar to the full-time ministry staff. This position offers a yearly salary of $9455.40 with no additional benefits.

DESCRIPTION: The Preschool Coordinator is responsible for providing spiritual programming, and administrative leadership for the church’s ministry to children from birth to pre-k and their parents.

GENERAL:
● Must establish and foster exemplary relationships with church staff, volunteers and members.
● Model First Baptist Church Orange’s (FBCO) vision for discipleship through growing in faith, strengthening relationships with others, and serving the community.
● Regularly attend worship services, church-wide special events and meetings as needed.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
● Facilitate all preschool activities on Sundays, Wednesdays, and Special Events.
o This includes being present, filling in for Teachers or Encouragers, being readily available to help in each classroom.
o Overseeing weekly classroom set-up in Journeyland. Set-up’s change weekly due to this being a multi-use facility.
o Overseeing that classrooms are following lesson plans and safety guidelines for children and workers.
o Assisting Children’s Minister in prepping crafts and activities for Sundays and special events.
● To work with the Children’s and Family Minister to plan and provide Biblical teaching and programming for preschoolers at FBCO.
● Assist Children’s Minister in recruiting, equipping, and supporting new volunteers and paid nursery workers within the church’s guidelines.
● Assist in scheduling Sunday and Wednesday preschool teachers and caregivers.
● Coordinate with the Children's Minister about preschool only events such as Clubhouse for Christ, Clubhouse play days; also, joint projects or programs, etc. that involve preschoolers and their families.
● To arrange nursery/preschool caregivers for special events when needed.
● To arrange nursery/preschool caregivers for ongoing groups when needed.
● Coordinate with the Family Minister or Children’s Minister to develop and administer the preschool portion of the church’s ministry budget.
● To give oversight to the overall appearance and cleanliness of the preschool area.
● Collaborating with MDO director and Children’s Minister about use of space.
● Meet monthly with staff members to evaluate progress and plan ongoing ministry.
● Follow up with preschool families who visit FBCO and families with newborns.
● Develop competency in Planning Center and using it to enhance/support the ministry.
● To perform other duties as assigned.

DIRECT SUPERVISOR: CHILDREN’S MINISTER