Early Childhood Manager

Waters Edge FamilyHolland, MI
Hybrid

About The Position

The Early Childhood Manager will lead Preschool and Playland Coaches/volunteer Day Makers as they serve young families at Central and in our community. This role involves supervising three coaches (2 Preschool Coaches, 1 Playland Coach) and reporting to the Kids Pastor/Director. The manager will work alongside the Central Kids Team (Elementary pastor & coordinator, Special Needs coordinator). The weekly schedule requires availability during Sunday and Wednesday services, with office hours on Monday. The role will be in the office Sunday-Thursday, with flexibility for remote work as needed. Special seasons like Christmas, Easter, and Playland Spring Break may require additional flexibility.

Requirements

  • Flourishing faith and active Church engagement
  • Previous experience working with children
  • Previous volunteer management experience
  • Must be able to lift and carry 40lbs

Nice To Haves

  • Organizational skills
  • Teaching experience

Responsibilities

  • Set a tone of Character, Ownership, Servanthood, and Zeal
  • Research and refresh preschool ministry policy
  • Help preschool parents flourish in their parenting
  • Shepherd struggling students, families, and Day Makers
  • Design rite-of-passage services and events for preschool families
  • Recruit and lead Staff and Day Makers
  • Cast vision for Preschool Staff and volunteer Day Makers
  • Make Central Kids Preschool a venue kids beg their parents to bring them
  • Grow Sunday and Wednesday participation through a strong guest experience and personalized follow-up
  • Tailor curriculum to Central Kids Preschool Ministry and utilize array of tools/media to communicate with families
  • Recruit and equip Central Church members who seek to plant pop-up gardens of faith in young hearts
  • Advocate for lost and hurting families who grace our doors
  • Cultivate Day Maker service rhythms and personal growth
  • Oversee classroom environment safety and resources
  • Establish growth goals and milestones for young faith
  • Graduate children excited for Elementary Ministry
  • Maintain and lead Playland team
  • Represent Christ and Central Church to the communities Playland serves
  • Communicate mission and operation information to Staff and Day Makers
  • Work alongside Central Missions team to host school and community visits
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