Elementary Ministry and Volunteer Coordinator

Redeemer Presbyterian Church•New York, NY

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Elementary Ministry and Volunteer Coordinator is committed to the mission of Redeemer East Side and is a gifted and growing leader in child-specific ministry with an emphasis in elementary aged ministry. This person will work alongside the Family Ministry Director to lead a ministry that is gospel- centered, age appropriate, and fits in with the overall vision of Redeemer East Side Children’s Ministry. They are responsible for programming, curriculum, mid-week discipleship, special needs ministry and events for elementary age children. They will work to provide a safe environment that guides elementary children to know and trust Jesus. This person also owns volunteer recruitment and is responsible for creating an enthusiastic and engaging volunteer culture, facilitated through servant-leadership, for the East Side children’s ministry as a whole. They will provide leadership to PT Sunday staff and volunteer teams in an environment of coaching, care and encouragement. From Sundays to mid-week to summer camp, with a focus on creativity and intentionality, this person will ensure that every moment in elementary ministry is designed to engage, inspire, and connect children to their faith.

Requirements

A mature and growing relationship with Jesus with a regular practice of scripture and prayer
Embraces Redeemer East Side’s mission of gathering convinced and curious East Siders into a vibrant gospel community where people find belonging, experience transformation and are equipped to serve God and others.
A minimum of a four year Bachelor degree
3-5 years experience working with children or students in an educational, arts or ministry setting
Knowledge of children’s curriculum, development and learning styles
Heart for Jesus, the reformed faith, and ministry to kids and their families
Highly relational with both children and adults
Strong and clear communication skills (written, verbal)
Takes initiative and enjoys innovation
Organized with a capability to delegate and prioritize
Ability to multi-task with excellence
Gifted, experienced and skilled leader who equips others to serve with and use their gifts to teach and disciple children

Nice To Haves

education or ministry degree preferred

Responsibilities

Oversee the planning and administration of elementary programs (Kindergarten-5th grade)
Establish goals for the elementary ministry and implement strategies for growth and evangelism in alignment with the East Side children’s ministry objectives
Integrate yearly theme into elementary programs and events
Oversee all Sunday Elementary Programming for 3 services (9am, 11am, 5pm)
Curriculum
Children’s Worship and teaching for K-3 (large group lesson, music and small group application)
Unique class programming (ID class, Mustard Seeds-special needs class)
Volunteer assignments
Design engaging, immersive, and memorable experiences for children by blending creativity with biblical teaching to ensure children have opportunities to develop a deep connection to God’s word during children’s worship, classes and events
Work alongside the children's ministry team to creatively plan the yearly calendar for elementary programs that include the weekly programs, mid-week events as well as large scale special events and camps
Work alongside the children's ministry team to lead/assist all children and family events throughout the year- owning from start to finish multiple areas of each event
Prepare children’s bulletin for corporate worship for Sundays and special services
Order and organize all necessary supplies for classrooms, regularly taking stock and cleaning out cabinets and closets and classrooms
Create classroom and 5th floor environment (signs, pictures on walls, printables, furniture, etc.) that communicates welcome and facilitates discipleship and clear communication
Develop, edit and implement multiple curricula for elementary classes that is creative, gospel centered, age appropriate, worshipful, urban contextual and cross-cultural
Create and maintain scope and sequence for the year with strategic alignment across all age classrooms
Regularly research new curriculums, tools and children’s ministry activities to refine curriculum and programming to fit the most current needs of Redeemer East Side elementary children
Use good stewardship in planning and purchasing, and submit expenses in a timely manner
Requires working a nontraditional schedule which includes Sundays weekly and may include evenings, weekends and offsite events seasonally
Develop and implement a strategy for effectively recruiting lay leaders for all of children’s ministry
Work alongside communications manager to promote recruiting efforts
Recruit and equip lay leaders and teachers through training, care and encouragement
Manage volunteer pipeline through Planning Center (Oversee application process, check references, initiate background checks, schedule visits with correct coordinator, interview, and train)
Manage and schedule all current weekly elementary leaders through Planning Center Services
Train and equip all elementary leaders to effectively minister to children with at least 2 large scale volunteer trainings each year and weekly touchpoints
Build a safe and transparent community among the elementary leaders and provide individual shepherding and care on a regular basis
Lead a time of prayer, devotional and announcements with the elementary leaders weekly
Lead yearly lay leader appreciation efforts
Manage and schedule elementary parent volunteers on rotation to serve 3 times a year in the elementary program
Utilize Mailchimp regularly to communicate with large groups of parents and lay leaders
Create a culture of “pre-youth” community through discussion, Bible relevance and theological exploration, excitement and fun for this age group
Plan, develop and edit all 4th and 5th grade curriculum
Plan mid-week discipleship and community building events throughout the year
Work with the Youth ministry team to develop and execute a consistent strategy to smoothly transition 5th graders to middle school ministry
Support Communicant’s class and children’s membership process as needed
Plan, develop and edit all special needs curriculum
Oversee special needs PT teacher and lay leader team through training, care and encouragement
Regularly research, innovate, and implement new resources and creative ideas for special needs and disability ministries
Collaborate with PT special needs teacher to create spiritual and classroom goals for each mustard seeds student
Communicate regularly with individual mustard seeds parents to receive feedback and adjust programming to fit current needs of children
Develop and execute strategy to connect with special needs community on the upper east side to grow the mustard seeds ministry
Lead seasonal respite events for mustard seeds families

Benefits

competitive salaries
paid time off
Fully paid Medical Plan Premiums
Shared cost PPO Medical Plan Option
Fully paid Dental insurance premiums, with dental buy-up plan option
Fully paid Vision insurance premiums
403b Retirement, plus company match
Redeemer-paid short-term disability, long-term disability and basic life insurance
Voluntary accident, life, and AD&D policies for employee, spouse, and children
Redeemer-funded HSA and HRA with elected high-deductible medical coverage
Optional Limited Purpose FSA for dental, vision, and dependent care costs
Transit / commuter benefit
Counseling benefit