Preschool and Children's Associate (Starkville Campus)

JD to be edited! SummaryThe Pinelake Preschool and Children's Associate, Starkville Campus, is responsible for assisting the Children’s Minister in leading, shepherding, and guiding the spiritual development of staff, leaders, and children within the children’s ministry. This role supports the Children’s Minister in developing, implementing, and promoting the Preschool (Little Lakers) and Children's Ministry with a primary focus on children from birth to kindergarten and their families. The Preschool and Chilldren's Associate helps uphold Pinelake’s vision of learning from Christ, living in Christ, and leading others to Christ.General ResponsibilitiesLearnPursue a growing relationship with Jesus through consistent time in God’s Word and prayerContinually grow in your understanding of the Jesus-Centered Life (salvation, identity, life, and authority in Christ).Remain teachable and hungry, seeking feedback, learning from others, and developing both spiritually and professionally.Cultivate awareness of God’s presence in everyday life, listening to the Holy Spirit and responding in obedience.LivePractice and model the rhythms of Be the Church (Grow, Pray, Connect, and Share).Pursue emotional health by engaging in self-awareness, addressing past wounds, and cultivating honest, healthy relationships.Practice healthy rhythms, prioritizing your relationship with Jesus and your familyEmbody a life of integrity and surrender, allowing your private life with God to shape your work.LeadTake ownership of disciple-making by personally investing in others and helping them move toward a Jesus-Centered Life.Walk others through the Discipleship Pathway (Essentials → JCL → Be the Church), helping them discover and take their next step.Shepherd people, not just programs, by listening for where God is at work in their story and walking with them toward transformation.Equip and release others by developing Servant Leaders and multiplying disciples who Learn from Christ, Live in Christ, and Lead others to Christ.Measure success by life change, spiritual formation, and multiplication—not just attendance or activity.Embrace the CultureValue and embody the staff values, which we call the 7 H’s: Humility, Honor, Honesty, Hunger, Holy Spirit, Health, and HarmonyCommunicate clearly, honestly, and proactively in a way that builds trust, unity, and momentum.Work in alignment with the church vision and leadershipParticipate fully in the life of your campus or team, contributing to the unity, health, and shepherding of the faith family.Specific List Of Duties And ResponsibilitiesLeadership & SupportAssist with leadership in Little Lakers (birth-kindergarten) and Kids (1st –4th)Provides support for small group leadership, including directors, coaches, and teachers.Assists with strategic events such as Family Gathering and Outreach Events.Coordinates weekly childcare for groups ministry and other events.Assists with weekly curriculum and classroom preparation.Works to schedule weekly leaders.Servant Leader Recruitment & DevelopmentRecruit servant leaders as small group coaches, small group teachers, hospitality leaders, large group leaders, and special events.Ensures Pinelake’s Our House Promise (OHP) policy is implemented in all ministry areas, and all servant leaders have met OHP requirements and training.Curriculum & Environment PreparationPrepares Sunday morning LL and Kids environments and content in collaboration with the Children’s Team.BaptismsSupports the Children’s Minister in leading children and families through the baptism process, including Jesus Centered Life conversations.Event SupportAssists with the development of children’s ministry environments for monthly ministries and special events.Other DutiesPerforms other duties as assigned to meet the needs of the ministry.This position serves a critical role in supporting the day-to-day functions of the Children’s Ministry, ensuring a safe, engaging, and Christ-centered environment for children, families, and servant leaders.QualificationsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.Education And/Or ExperienceBachelor’s degree and one to two years of ministry-related experience and/or training including but not limited to servant leadership.Language SkillsThe individual must have excellent interpersonal skills, ability to work with a diverse group of people, communicate clearly and effectively on the telephone, e-mail and in person, demonstrating tact and diplomacy. Exceptional interpersonal skills are required to develop and maintain strong working relationships with volunteers, co-workers, the public and church members and regular attendees.The individual must have the ability to understand written or oral instructions; read, analyze and interpret complex documents, instructions manuals, policies and procedures is essential.Computer And Mathematical SkillsThe individual must have demonstrated skill in the use of Windows/MacOS to complete tasks, including word processing and spreadsheets and the ability to use the internet for information retrieval. The individual must have basic mathematical skills, knowledge of bookkeeping and basic accounting, and budget and expense monitoring. The individual must have the ability to read financial information and spreadsheets.REASONING ABILITY The individual must be able to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries; simultaneous conceptualization and planning of multiple tasks, ability to project outcomes using different implementation strategies and ability to apply creative and innovative thinking to problem situations; and solve practical problems. The ability to work effectively and efficiently under stressful conditions to ensure deadlines are met is essential.PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs.WORK ENVIRONMENTThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.The noise level of the work environment is usually moderate