3rd - 6th grade Coordinator

Discovery Land is the Children’s Ministry program at Appleton Alliance Church. Parents and kids describe Discovery Land as Christ-centered, Biblically-solid, relevant, fast-paced and fun. Over 1,700 children and 500 volunteers walk through the doors on Sunday mornings and Tuesday evenings (Awana). We are a nationally known Children’s Ministry that focuses on the souls of children and their need for a Biblically-accurate and strong relationship with Jesus Christ.

We are currently seeking a full-time 3rd - 6th grade Coordinator to join our team.  If you want to be a part of what we believe is the most dynamic children's ministry program in the country (and multiple other countries), please view the complete job description and apply online at https://www.appletonalliance.org/careers

3^rd – 6^th Grade Coordinator

Team: Discovery Land 

Reports to:  Director of Discovery Land

Status: Full-time (40 hours per week); Non-exempt; Weekend and evening hours are required.

Position Summary:

Develop and lead the 3^rd – 6rd grade (DL) programs by leading and training volunteers, implementing all DL guidelines, and assisting in all DL-related special events or programming where 3^rd – 6^th grade support is needed.

Responsibilities:

• Cast vision and execute the following ministries with excellence on a weekly basis:

• Sunday: Three “3rd-6th grade” sessions (average attendance: 300 kids)
• Tuesday: Awana T&T (average attendance: 350 kids)

• Recruit, train, equip volunteers (80+ Sunday volunteers/150+ Awana volunteers)

• Recruit: Fall and Summer
• Train: Fall and Summer training, weekly emails
• Equip: provide supplies and materials, as well as support and encouragement; hold leaders accountable to a clear ministry description

• Lead and build teams to implement large Special Events (Armor On Discipleship Camp, seasonal outreach events; Awana Games; Streets of Bethlehem, Awana Celebration)
• Have a high expectation for continuous spiritual growth for students and leaders
• Create a team environment where leaders feel valued and cared for, while challenging them to a higher level of skill to advance the Kingdom
• Know weekly curriculum and provide resources that reflect its goals
• Be responsible for clean, clutter-free, kid-friendly, and organized classrooms
• Ability to have a conversation/teach the class/be the expert of 3rd-6th grade
• Market 3rd-6th grade events

• Keep the ministry “trendy” to the 3rd-6th grade secular community
• Brainstorm and implement themes with teams of volunteers
• Be creative with incentives

• Communicate effectively with ministry staff, volunteers, and families

Position requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Children’s Education or a related field, or equivalent experience in church ministry is required
• A desire to make a global impact through Children's Ministry
• A desire to learn and understand all things Discovery Land as it relates to the ministry here at AAC.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions with great attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Google Docs.
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Ability to easily learn additional programs or equipment
• Positive attitude, friendly and outgoing
• Problem solving/crisis management skills
• Ability to effectively lead people and build teams
• Ability to multi-task quickly and effectively
• Excellent organization skills
• Works well within systems/structure
• Flexible and enjoys fast-paced ministry
• A committed, growing follower of Jesus Christ