Position: Redemption Kids Early Childhood 2's Lead
Reports to: Children's Ministry Department Head
Schedule: (10 hours per week) Sundays - 7:30am to 2:30pm One weekday: 3 hours (Wednesdays 10:00am to 1:00pm preferred, but flexible)
Objective: Effectively manage time, resources, and personnel necessary to develop age appropriate experience for assigned age group.
Responsibilities:
1. Adhere to policies and procedures as outlined in the REDEMPTION employee handbook
2. Take shared responsibility for accomplishing the vision of REDEMPTION and the Redemption Kids Department
3. Strive to display professionalism and moral conduct becoming of a church environment
4. Support Dept Head in curriculum development and preparation for Redemption Kids culture, vision, goals, and values of Redemption Kids
5. Assist Children's Ministry Dept Lead and Dept Head in creation and development of Redemption Kids
6. Be coachable and willing to go above and beyond what is asked or required of you
7. Be willing to seek God and add your heart and revelation to the work you create while remaining teachable and willing to adjust to the direction or re-direction of leadership
8. Be willing to communicate and work with cross-functional teams within the ministry who may be able to assist or supply your team with additional resources and support when necessary
9. Lead a team of volunteers to be prepared with all materials and information necessary for their assigned date and time
10. Work closely with the Lead and Dept Head to provide support, feedback, coaching, etc to volunteers as needed to successfully execute this program and reap the benefits for your age group
11. Be an excellent communicator to families and volunteers in direct contact to your role
12. Create a welcoming, safe and fun environment for kids to build relationship with God and others, discover their purpose and learn to walk in Kingdom identity
13. Create age-appropriate physical classroom environments conducive to collaborative and individual learning
14. Study curriculum and be prepared to present or guide other volunteers as they lead during Redemption Kids Live or iKids
15. Manage set up / tear down / prep time of area
16. Manage any reports from assigned age group
17. Attend required staff meetings during the week and assist with preparation of supplies and curriculum materials throughout the week as needed
18. Attend all special events and assist when needed
Requirements:
1. Submitted and committed to the vision of Redemption
2. Good organizational and communication skills; attention to details; able to handle information with confidentiality
3. Ability to relate well with pastoral staff, ministry leaders, co-workers, volunteers, visitors, and members
4. Great attitude and willing to be flexible in the midst of change