The gKids Early Learning Assistant is responsible for helping fulfill the Lead Pastor’s vision in all aspects of the job. The Early Learning Assistant is responsible for assisting the Children’s Ministry Director in creating a family environment that will help foster the vision of Grace Church to Fill the City with Jesus. The Early Learning Assistant is responsible for assisting with the setup/teardown of the nursery-to-preschool areas on Sunday, recruiting and discipling volunteers, investing in parents and children, and assisting in overseeing the gKids Early environment during Sunday Worship Experiences.
Responsibilities:
- Engage in appropriate and professional communications among leaders, ministry partners, and families
- Assist in setting up the early learning environment on Sunday, prior to the 1st service. Activities include, but are not limited to, setting up rooms, setting up tech, putting out signage, procuring tags, and printing out check-in tags
- Participate in weekly volunteer recruitment and training
- Serve in classrooms, when needed
- Assist in training volunteers to cover each other’s positions
- Help ensure volunteers are discipled and valued
- Invest in families and children in the ministry
- Assist gKids Early Learning Coordinator, Campus Co-ordinator, and gKids Director with needs as they arise
- Physical Requirements
- Prolonged periods of standing and frequent bending
- Must be able to transition to and from the floor easily
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time
Qualifications
- Born again and water-baptized
- Have a life that reflects the teachings of Jesus (Matthew 5–7) and produces the fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5)
- Devoted to the basic disciplines of the faith: worship, prayer, and tithing
- Attend worship services regularly
- Lead/attend a small group or serve in a ministry regularly
- An appropriate educational background
- Church membership required
- Experience as a ministry staff member and ministry leadership experience preferred
- Detailed knowledge, agreement, and adherence to Grace Church mission, vision, and core values
- Have strong verbal and written communication skills
- Self–motivated and organized with the ability to build and engage volunteers
- Have a spirit of discernment and discretion