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Early Childhood Coordinator

Eden Prairie, MinnesotaFull-time
$22 hourly
About the Job
Grace Church - Eden Prairie
Full-time - 40 hours/week
Pay: $22.00/hr
Hourly - Non-exempt

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 
The Grace Kids Early Childhood Coordinator will create an environment in which all Grace Kids Early Childhood (EC) ministry is executed with excellence and care. This role will implement a fantastic ministry geared towards children ages 6 weeks-5 years old that is Jesus-centered, safe, and fun while building caring and pastoral relationships with families and volunteers. They will be responsible for: 
  • Effectively contribute to, communicate, and champion the vision for Grace Church as a whole, Grace Kids & NXT Gen ministries.  
  • Energize ministry through presence during live programming (Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday). 
  • Collaborate with Grace Kids Staff (Director, Managers, Associate, Coordinators, ADMIN) regarding every aspect of early childhood programming.  
  • Execute all tasks necessary to prepare for, deliver during, and follow up after Sunday morning and Wednesday night early childhood programming. 
  • Execute tasks as assigned by the Early Childhood Manager to ensure classroom supplies and equipment are functional and shared well with all ministries (i.e., Grace Beginnings, Tuesday Mornings, Students). 
  • Conduct weekly meetings with Early Childhood disciplers. 
  • Aid in growing the Early Childhood Discipler community. 
  • Organize and oversee all supplies and resources for Early Childhood Programming. 
  • Network with Grace Church – Chaska and kid's ministries from other churches.  
  • Collaboration with Grace Kids Staff for department-wide events and programming (e.g., Summer VBS, Holiday services, etc.). 
  • Assist with church-wide events.  
  • Other duties as assigned.

PROFESSIONAL AND SPIRITUAL EXPECTATIONS:
  • Education preferred (not required): Associate or Bachelor’s degree 
  • Experience preferred (not required): 2+ years of experience in roles involving the key duties, responsibilities, and expectations of the position 
  • Exhibits a meaningful and growing personal relationship with Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. 
  • Exhibits a commitment to personal and active participation in the fulfillment of the Great Commission. 
  • Exhibits a lifestyle appropriate to a person in public Christian ministry by conducting life with integrity. 
  • Exhibits a personal passion to minister to people within the context of the local church. Consistent attendance and participation in Grace Church. 
  • Ability to effectively execute vision. 
  • Ability to shepherd a team. 
  • Ability to teach, reprove, correct, and train using God’s Word. 

About Grace Church
We are an informal, come-as-you-are gathering of Jesus followers who love God and one another. Our goal is to provide a place for you to connect and grow in your faith.

Grace Church is committed to teaching sound Biblical truth. Our mission is simple – we exist to glorify God by making disciples of Jesus Christ across the street and around the world.

As a non-denominational church, we are congregational involved, staff led, and Elder protected.