Preschool Ministry Coordinator

Duties/Responsibilities

• Must be present for Sunday mornings, First Kids events, and during preschool chapel times unless previously arranged.
• Promotes spiritual growth by creating a welcoming and encouraging atmosphere for children and families through intentionally faith-building experiences
• Works to create a proactive, evolving, and engaging Children’s Ministry program
• Partners with families in building each child’s faith and to strengthen each family unit in their walk with God
• Works to equip and develop lay leadership for Children’s Ministry programming
• Manages approximately 75 children’s ministry volunteers to coordinate Sunday morning schedules
• Reaches out to children and families to create personal connections and foster community building
• Works with Children’s Ministry staff and Children’s Ministry Team to accomplish all programming goals
• Connects with Franklin FUMC Preschool & PDO families to introduce them to our church and member families
• Completes administrative duties to accomplish ministry goals
• Captures faith-building experiences for children including Preschool-Kindergarten Sunday morning programming and the early childhood component of other discipleship opportunities such as family or grade-level events
• Evaluates and implements Preschool and Kindergarten curriculum and programming to ensure alignment with United Methodist theology and Children’s Ministry goals
• Works with the Elementary Coordinator to provide lay leadership and teachers with leadership, training, and enrichment opportunities to better equip them to serve in Children’s Ministry
• Plans and directs Franklin FUMC Preschool & PDO chapel to create faith-building experiences for all children
• Works with Children’s Ministry staff to implement Children’s Ministry events

Required Skills/Abilities

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university
• 3 to 5 years of paid or volunteer experience in children’s spiritual formation
• Early childhood education or volunteer experience is preferred
• Excellent organization, leadership, and communication skills. Working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database programs as well as social media
• A passion for sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ, developing the next generation of disciples, and a love for God’s children
• An understanding of and commitment to the UMC Safe Sanctuary Policy and keeping children safe in our environment. Must maintain a clear background check, FFUMC Safe Sanctuary Training, and CPR training
• A Member of United Methodist Church and demonstrated knowledge of structure, beliefs, and organization of the United Methodist Church

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in a high-energy environment, lift 50 pounds, and move freely for long periods of time

Qualifications

• Member of United Methodist Church

Benefits

N/A

Schedule

Part Time, On-Site

Pay

N/A

Contact

Carrie Altman
Phone: 6157942734

Closing Date

08/08/2026