Team:               Ridge Kids / Family Ministry

Hours:             15 hours per Week

Reports To:     Family Pastor / Ridge Kids Director

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Summary:  Lead the team that is responsible for implementing the large group for toddlers - Pre-K. Work with the Ridge Kids Groups Director to ensure every kid has a caring leader and a consistent group of peers.

One-line Job Description:  To lead, equip, and encourage the birth - preschool ministry team of staff, volunteers, and parents in leading their kids in a growing relationship with God and others.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:  

Main Responsibilities Include:

• Oversee scheduling needs for Sunday services.

• Provide consistent vision casting, orientation, and training for new and existing volunteers.

• Attend weekly planning meetings. (Monday staff meeting, Wednesday Family Ministry Team meetings)
   
• Lead the team that is responsible for implementing the large group for toddlers - Pre-K.

• Provide point leadership for volunteers in our Birth - Pre-K.

• Assisting with Ridge Kids milestones & moments for your area (i.e. Baby Dedication)

• Interface for parental issues and concerns as needed.

• Be a visible presence on Sunday mornings in the Birth - Pre-K area.

• Along with the Ridge Kids Groups Director, provide direction and implementation of all curriculum and programming for the birth - Pre-K.

• Assist in the setup of rooms and preparations needed for weekend services.

• Be in the process of replacing yourself (teaching someone else how to do what you do).
   
• Other duties may be assigned.

Serve on the overall CRC staff team which includes:

• Collaborate with Elementary Ministries to ensure effective transition of children between departments.

• Act as an ambassador for CRC by positively reflecting the vision, mission, and values to those inside and outside our walls.

• Be able to assess and advise attendees and volunteers as to how and where they can take their next steps towards God and within the ministry.

Competency:  
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar.

Organizational Support - Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time.

Dependability - Follows instructions, and responds to management direction.

Planning/Organizing - Uses time efficiently.

Oral Communication – Speaks clearly and persuasively.

Teamwork – Contributes to building a positive team spirit.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience:

Associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Ability:

Ability to read and interpret documents.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.  Ability to speak effectively before community group members and attendees of the church.

Math Ability:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Reasoning Ability: 

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Computer Skills: 

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Google applications.

Supervisory Responsibilities: 

This position has no company supervisory responsibilities, but will supervise volunteers who serve in the Community Group Ministry.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position.  Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.