Nursery & Kindergarten Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

First Presbyterian Church of Nashville is seeking a Nursery & Kindergarten Coordinator for our Children’s Ministry . Under the general supervision of the Assistant Director for Children’s Faith Formation, the Nursery & Kindergarten Coordinator is responsible for the nurture and care of our youngest disciples of Jesus Christ, ages 0-6, through age-appropriate ministries of faith formation for babies, young children, and their parents.

Experiences will demonstrate the way of Jesus by creating relationships and resources that strengthen parents’ connection to their children as their primary spiritual nurturers. This includes the elements of learning, knowing, and putting faith into action, thereby fulfilling the mission of the church : to know Christ, to make Him known, and exhibit His love through worship, education, and service.

This on-site part-time role will work Sundays from 7 : 30 – 2 : 30 (generally) and Tuesdays through Thursdays from 8 : 30 to 2 : 30 during regular church office hours plus occasional evening / Saturday work as scheduled; up to 28 hours weekly. The compensation range is $24.00 to $26.00 per hour based on experience and paid on a bi-weekly basis. We offer a part-time benefits package that includes dental, vision eyewear coverage and a 403(b) retirement plan.

Position Duties & Responsibilities :

• Provide a welcoming and loving environment for children and parents.
• Follow policies and procedures that ensure the highest quality of care and Christian nurture.
• At the direction of the Assistant Director, edit and implement curriculum for babies and toddlers.
• At the direction of the Assistant Director, edit curriculum for children in Pre-K and Kindergarten.
• Occasionally serve as a worship leader for Pre-K / Kindergarten Sunday School and Young Children and Worship.
• Coordinate childcare for moms’ events and large church events.
• Responsible for ordering nursery supplies and maintaining inventory (diapers, wipes, snacks, etc.)
• Ensure nursery rooms are clean, well-stocked and ready to receive children for care.
• Ensure rooms are clean and tidy after programming and events.
• Assist in the planning and execution of major events in both Children’s Ministry and the larger church.
• Own and execute the New Baby process.
• Regularly encourage and support young parents as the primary spiritual nurturers of their families.
• Engage in regular “contact ministry”—relational time with children and parents outside of church (i.e., having coffee with moms, attending soccer games, music recitals, birthday parties, etc.) and by sending birthday cards, first-time visitor cards, encouraging text messages to parents, etc.

Knowledge / Skills

Position Qualifications

Education : College degree, preferred; additional training in early childhood education a plus

Experience :

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations :

Supervisory Responsibilities

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