Willow Kids Preschool Volunteers Coordinator - Barrington, United States - Willow Creek Community Church

Description

Job DetailsJob LocationWillow

• South Barrington
• South Barrington, ILPosition TypeFull TimeJob CategoryChildren's MinistryDescriptionWe believe kids and students are not just the future of the church, they are the church, and we want to create engaging environments where they can experience God's love, take steps in their faith, and use their gifts and talents to lead and serve.

Willow Creek Community Church is an egalitarian non-denominational, multi-site church in and across Chicagoland passionate about helping people take next steps to love God, love people, and change the world.

As the Preschool Volunteer Developer you will oversee a team of volunteers serving in our Preschool (2-5 years old) areas.

You will ensure a great weekend experience for both our volunteers and the kids they serve at our two Sunday morning service times.

You will support families with needs, by partnering with Willow Friends (Disability and Inclusion Ministry) and Willow Niños (Willow Espanol kids), to provide inclusion support for the preschool rooms, and work in collaboration with the Willow Español staff to support children and families of this congregation.

You will help lead and live out the mission and values of Willow Kids, to help kids to take next steps to love God, love people and change the world.

*Being bi-lingual in Spanish and English is a requirement for this role.
The salary range for this position is around $45,000 - $60,000 depending on experience and skill set.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, retirement savings plan with company match, generous paid time off, mental health counseling reimbursement, tuition reimbursement and more.

Job ResponsibilitiesOversee the Preschool classrooms at our Sunday Service times; cultivate relationships while supporting and developing the Preschool leaders and teams in serving the kids in our rooms Strong collaboration and partnership with the Kid Experience Lead to provide the best weekend kid experience possibleRecruit, train, and develop a highly engaged and motivated diverse volunteer team that is well equipped, empowered, and encouragedCollaborate with Willow Kids onboarding program; ensuring all volunteers have completed the necessary steps in our protection process and determining fitSupport leadership teams in Preschool rooms (Room Leaders) and oversee appreciation events and trainings for this areaServe as the Willow Kids liaison to Willow Español; collaborating with their leadership and the Willow Kids Team to identify, recruit, and onboard volunteers throughout Willow Kids (birth-5th grade) to support children and families whose primary language is SpanishTranslate communication pieces and other materials into SpanishSupport families on weekends with inclusion needs for children ages 2-5 by partnering with Willow Friends (disability and inclusion ministry) and Willow Niños teams

Staff Values:

Believing the Best | Trust is our defaultCommit to Candor | Kindness is our wayEmbrace Challenge | Grit is our styleSetting the Tone | Joy is our attitudeChoose Unity | Diversity is our strengthSuccess is Defined As...A leader who can build up and encourage the volunteers who are serving Preschool children to help them know & love Jesus This includes being a "teacher's teacher" and supporting and equipping our volunteers so they can reach every child at his/her level so Jesus's love can be known to them.

Our heart for serving kids should be evident and inspiring for volunteers to want to do the same.


Preferred Skills and ExperienceSkills/Competencies:
Fluent written and oral communication in Spanish and English Strong listening & understanding skillsDeveloper of peopleAbility to Motivate and recruit volunteersStrong verbal and digital communication skillsExcellent problem solving skillsGood decision quality

Personal Characteristics:
Loves Kids - we are a "Kid First" teamApproachable - welcoming with strong interpersonal skillsHigh Emotional Intelligence - able to discern where people should be placed in a role with considerate communication and careHard working - drive for results and able to persevere Encourager - motivating, able to recruit volunteers and develop themEducation and Experience:Experience working with children of Willow Kids ages (birth-5th grade)College Degree preferred or equivalent years ministry experience in kids ministry Experience in leading and developing a team is preferred