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Pastor of Pre-K - 1st Grade - Eastview Christian Church
Ministry Responsibilities
The Pastor of Pre-K – 1st Grade serves as the ministry leader and resource person for building, leading, and developing a Pre-K – 1st grade ministry that aligns with the vision and values of Eastview Christian Church.
Essential Duties
- Craft and cast a vision for Pre-K – 1st grade ministry
- Create annual strategic plan and budget
- Plan and execute an annual planning retreat with the team leaders
- Plan, staff, and execute strategic special events (i.e.: family camp, dad camp, etc.)
- Recruit, lead, and develop volunteers including a group of team leaders
- Provide initial and quarterly training and resources to help volunteers successfully teach and lead their areas of responsibility
- Assess the quality of volunteers, give feedback, and respond accordingly
- Disciple volunteers who will shepherd young children in tehri relationship with Jesus
- Oversee Pre-K leader
- Work synergistically with other Eastview Kids staff members in planning and execution of Sunday programming
- Manage the facilities and resources for Sunday programming
- Collaborate with other departments in ministry initiatives
- Disciple children in both formal programming and informal interactions
- Pastor the Pre-K – 1st grade kids, the families, and volunteers
- Plan and execute a Kindergarten Milestone event and 1st grade Recognition Day
- Participate in monthly Kids staff meetings; staff prayer, meetings, training, and retreats; and director meetings
- Keep informed about current ministry ideas, resources, and methods in children’s ministry by reading and attending conferences, seminars, and workshops
- Other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
- Demonstrated ability with strategic planning and budgets
- Ability to recruit, delegate, lead, and train volunteers
- Be teachable
- Strong communication skills with children and parents
- Exceptional teaching skills
- Strong skills in training and collaboration
- Strong commitment to team unity and staff unity
- Winsome demeanor and enthusiastic attitude
- Ability to and comfortable with planning and organizing
- Exceptional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams, and Publisher) and Adobe products
- Attend or become a regular attender of Eastview Christian Church
