Job Description/Purpose

Support the needs of the Preschool ministry through coordination of personnel for weekly church events and special events.

Specific Responsibilities

• Enlist paid childcare employees for events approved on the church calendar
• Oversee scheduling of all paid childcare employees  (This includes room assignments for each event.)
• Make recommendations concerning personnel problems, personnel needs, etc. to the Director of Preschool Ministries concerning paid childcare employees
• Screen all new paid childcare employees thoroughly prior to employment  
• Coordinate childcare needs for all ministries, special events, and Wednesday evening activities
• Provide a written list of responsibilities for paid childcare employees, update this list as necessary
• Ensure that all classes are adequately staffed for all childcare events
• Work with the Director of Preschool Ministries in updating the Paid Childcare Policies  
• Manage all Building Requests needed for childcare
• Staff and Plan activities for Parents Night Out Events

Expectations

• Growing Disciple of Jesus Christ
• Faithful and regular tither
• Active member in church
• Support Valleydale’s theology, staff, leadership, vision and values
• Adhere to Valleydale’s Staff Values and Valleydale Code of Conduct

Preferred Skills

• Passion for preschool ministry 
• Commitment to family based ministry 
• Ability to develop relationships with children and parent(s)
• Strong communication (written and verbal), relational, organizational, and computer skills

Preferred Experience

• Experience in preschool ministry, either as a volunteer or on staff, with a portion of that in a church setting

Preferred Education

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in a related field