Austin Ridge Bible Church is a growing, healthy, multi-site church of 5,000 located in Austin, Texas. The Early Childhood Director & Administrative Assistant will champion young children by coming alongside parents as they raise the next generation to Know, Grow, and Serve Jesus. This person is also responsible for providing administrative support to the Southwest Ridge Kids team.
KNOW Jesus: Connecting kids with their Savior. The first step in hearing the Gospel and coming to a relationship in knowing Christ.
GROW in Jesus: Helping kids and families grow closer in their relationship with Jesus through worship, Bible Study, small groups, large groups, and resources to continue the conversations through the week.
SERVE Jesus: Providing opportunities for kids and adults to take that next step in their growth by serving others and serving God.
Qualifications:
- Vision and passion for connecting young children to Christ in fun, stimulating, age-appropriate ways
- A minimum of three years professional experience should include significant skills in leadership, curriculum planning, organization, and administration
- Experience and enthusiasm for ministering to the church body and a heart to serve
- Ability to work on a team towards specific goals in a mutually edifying and supportive manner
- Experience and enthusiasm for leading and shepherding parents, kids, and volunteers
- Strong internal drive, self-starter, and natural achiever
- Ability to work on multiple tasks, be flexible, and work with little supervision
- Strong attention to detail
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, and Microsoft Excel with the ability to learn other software and database administration
- Commitment to an agreement with the statement of faith of Austin Ridge Bible Church
- It is expected that this person is now or will become an active member of Austin Ridge Bible Church
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Preschool Director Responsibilities
- Recruit, coordinate, and encourage volunteers in the nursery and preschool programs on Sunday morning
- Participate in curriculum selection and plan for appropriate implementation by volunteers on Sunday mornings
- Communicate Ridge Kids policies and procedures to volunteers and parents
- Maintain ministry spaces, including inspecting equipment (such as toys, play equipment, etc.) for safety and functionality. Remove or request repairs for all broken equipment ensuring that all rooms are equipped with age-appropriate toys and supplies
- Work with the Ridge Kids team to facilitate outreach events, which includes maintaining registration, ordering supplies, preparing supplies, organizing schedules, building a team of coordinators, recruiting and training volunteers, decorating campus areas, and other tasks as requested
- Complete other duties as assigned by supervisor
Administrative Responsibilities
- Maintain excellent communication between all departments within the church as well as with key members of the congregation
- Maintain calendars and make appointments
- Plan and execute details related to special events, training programs, retreats, and meetings
- Maintain confidential information related to the church, pastors, and congregants
- Maintain accurate data related to Southwest Ridge Kids, and assist with various database components
- Assist other ministry assistants with special events or tasks as needed or requested
- Complete other tasks as assigned by supervisor
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Agrees with and commits to Austin Ridge’s Statement of Faith
- Must pass a background check
