Elementary Manager; K-3

Grace Church - Eden Prairie.

Full-time - 40 hours/week.

Pay: $55,000/year.

Salary - Exempt.

The Elementary Manager will provide leadership and take ownership of all facets of Grace Kids’ Ministry for Kindergarten through third grade in the execution of our vision (n Doc). The primary indicators of success are threefold. First, creating amazing environments for kids to experience Jesus, have fun and be safe. Second, create a culture for volunteers to thrive, be effective in discipling kids through encouragement and coaching, model our culture, while being connected in community with other volunteers and families.

Third, build relationships with parents for encouragement and connection.

Key responsibilities include:

• Effectively contribute to communication and champion the vision of Grace Church as a whole and specifically for Grace Kids Ministry.
• Energize ministry through presence during live programming – primarily Sundays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays.
• Demonstrate a reliance on God through a personal commitment to prayer and expectation that God will do great things at Grace Kids.
• Train, develop and maintain effective volunteers/disciple rs/leaders.
• Communicate spiritual truths to and aid in the spiritual growth of children by creating amazing environments where kids can experience Jesus, have fun and be safe.
• Ensure implementation of Grace Church Child Safety Policy.
• Maintain a professional posture, a positive can-do attitude and confidentiality in all tasks/relationships.
• Collaborate with Grace Kids Team and other departments regarding Elementary Programming, classroom, big room and special events.
• Regular monthly meetings with NXT Gen Worship.
• NXT Gen Worship coordinates PCO and Worship Leaders.
• Collaboration NXT Gen + Grace Kids for large room vibe + songs + structure.
• Plan and oversee all aspects of programming for primary Elementary Students (K-3rd), including but not limited to curriculum, instruction, worship, large room, vibe, engagement, etc.
• • Grace Kids Sunday – Primary (K-3).
  • Grace Kids Tuesday – SPARKS (K-2).
  • Grace Kids Wednesday – SPARKS (K-2).
  • Grace Kids VBS – (K-4).
• Collaborate with Grace Kids Team for department-wide and church-wide events.
• Lead, supervise, and develop all direct reports effectively.
• Oversee all communication with leaders, parents and kids.
• Collaborate with NXT Gen Worship team to facilitate Grace Kids Worship Choir.
• Collaborate with GK Volunteer team for annual recruitment of volunteers.
• Manage the Elementary budget.
• Network with Grace Church Chaska and kid’s ministries from other churches.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Experience required: 5+ years of experience in Kid’s ministry, leadership or management.
• Education required:
  
  Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education or other relevant focus.
• License/Ordination:
  Ability to become licensed by Grace Church.
• Successful history of connecting with, teaching, and discipling kids and parents.
• Demonstrate a personal passion to minister to people within the context of the local church.
• Inclination to servant-hearted leadership with kids, families and disciple rs (volunteers).
• Ability to teach and instruct based on thorough knowledge of the Word of God.
• Proven ability to effectively execute vision and shepherd a ministry team.
• Exhibits a meaningful and growing personal relationship with Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior as evidenced by the manifestation of the fruit of the Holy Spirit.
• Has a commitment to personal and active participation in the fulfillment of the Great Commission (Matthew 28: 18-20).
• Exhibits a lifestyle appropriate to a person in public Christian ministry by conducting life with the utmost integrity in all situations.
• Consistent attendance and participation in Grace Church and involvement in the life of the church (Collaboration with team to ensure regular Church attendance).
• Participation and commitment to a monthly day of Prayer. Even Months, team day of prayer. Odd Months, personal day of prayer.