3’s-TK Ministry Coordinator

EastLake Church (Chula Vista, CA)

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Hours:  

Sunday 7:30am-2:30pm

Monday None

Tuesday 9am-2pm

 Wednesday 9am-2pm  

 Thursday 5:30pm-8:30pm for COT/Rooted Season & 9am – 12pm for Non-COT Season

 Friday None     

 Saturday None  

*Expect exceptions to schedule as a Ministry Director.

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SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Kids Ministry Pastor

SCOPE & DIMENSIONS:

The PreK Ministry Coordinator is a key leader within our Kids Ministry Team, creating a safe, joyful, Jesus-centered environment where our littlest ones (ages 3–5) can experience God’s love, build friendships, and begin their spiritual journey. This role combines visionary leadership, team-building, and hands-on ministry with the energy, patience, and creativity needed to make church a place kids can’t wait to come back to.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Service Management: Manage assigned ministry rooms and volunteers during our service experiences on Thursdays and Sundays to ensure a smooth and effective operation
2. Leadership: Recruit, train, and lead ministry volunteers (small group leaders, teachers, tech leaders, etc.), providing ongoing support and development to maintain a strong volunteer team
3. Discipleship: Provide care for volunteers and families within the Preschool Ministry, fostering spiritual growth and a sense of community
4. Parent Partnership: Engage and collaborate with parents to support their children’s spiritual development, providing resources, communication, and opportunities for involvement
5. Curriculum Development: Create, edit, and prepare the necessary curriculum for the 3’s-TK Ministry, ensuring it is engaging, age-appropriate, and aligns with the church’s mission and values
6. Supply Management: Purchase and prepare the necessary elements and supplies for weekend services to ensure all materials are ready and available for effective ministry within budget
7. Administrative Tasks: Complete the assigned administrative tasks and weekly ministry requirements, including leader scheduling, leader assimilation, and maintaining accurate records
8. Support Birth-TK Ministry Pastor: Assist the Birth-TK Ministry Pastor with assigned responsibilities, providing additional support and leadership as needed with Child Dedications and other events 
9. Event Assistance: Assist with designated EastLake Kids Ministry events, contributing to planning, attending, execution, and follow-up activities
10. Meeting Participation: Attend designated weekly ministry and staff meetings to collaborate with team members and stay informed about church-wide initiatives and updates
11. Set-Up and Tear-Down: Assist with the set-up and tear-down of the Preschool Ministry area

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be a committed Christian whose beliefs align with the mission and values of EastLake Church
• Active membership and regular attendance at Eastlake Church
• Demonstrated ability to nurture, support, and provide pastoral care for volunteers. Recognizes the importance of volunteer well-being and works to create a positive and encouraging environment for them to serve
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Strong leadership and organizational skills
• Excellent communication abilities, both written and verbal
• Experience in recruiting, processing, and training volunteers to support various ministry activities. Ability to identify and engage potential volunteers, fostering a sense of community and purpose
• General audio/visual knowledge
• CPR/First-Aid Certification preferred

WORKING CONDITIONS / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Mobility: 

Must be comfortable moving in and out of office, classrooms, and ministry environments throughout the day to ensure task and care responsibilities are met

Flexibility in Schedule: 

Occasional overtime hours may be required to support ministry events, weekends, or seasonal programming

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to lift and carry toddlers safely

Ability to bend down to pick up toys, and assist with diapering or toileting needs as required

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• As a staff person at Eastlake Community Church, I agree to abide by all the provisions of the Employee Handbook.
• The Church reserves the right, at any time, with or without notice, to alter or change job responsibilities, reassign or transfer job positions, or assign additional job responsibilities.
• This position is classified by the Church as a Part-Time paid position and is Non-Exempt from the overtime provisions, as stated in Employee Handbook.