The Pastor of Pre-K – 1st Grade serves as the ministry leader and resource person for building, leading, and developing a Pre-K – 1st grade ministry that aligns with the vision and values of Eastview Christian Church.

• Craft and cast a vision for Pre-K – 1st grade ministry
• Create annual strategic plan and budget
• Plan and execute an annual planning retreat with the team leaders
• Plan, staff, and execute strategic special events (i.e.: family camp, dad camp, etc.)
• Recruit, lead, and develop volunteers including a group of team leaders
• Provide initial and quarterly training and resources to help volunteers successfully teach and lead their areas of responsibility
• Assess the quality of volunteers, give feedback, and respond accordingly
• Disciple volunteers who will shepherd young children in tehri relationship with Jesus
• Oversee Pre-K leader
• Work synergistically with other Eastview Kids staff members in planning and execution of Sunday programming
• Manage the facilities and resources for Sunday programming
• Collaborate with other departments in ministry initiatives
• Disciple children in both formal programming and informal interactions
• Pastor the Pre-K – 1st grade kids, the families, and volunteers
• Plan and execute a Kindergarten Milestone event and 1st grade Recognition Day
• Participate in monthly Kids staff meetings; staff prayer, meetings, training, and retreats; and director meetings
• Keep informed about current ministry ideas, resources, and methods in children's ministry by reading and attending conferences, seminars, and workshops
• Other duties as assigned

• Demonstrated ability with strategic planning and budgets
• Ability to recruit, delegate, lead, and train volunteers
• Be teachable
• Strong communication skills with children and parents
• Exceptional teaching skills
• Strong skills in training and collaboration
• Strong commitment to team unity and staff unity
• Winsome demeanor and enthusiastic attitude
• Ability to and comfortable with planning and organizing
• Exceptional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams, and Publisher) and Adobe products
• Attend or become a regular attender of Eastview Christian Church