Preschool Minister

Lakeside Church Preschool Minister Job Description

Position Title: Preschool Minister (Birth to Pre-K)

Team/Ministry Area: Children’s Ministry

Reports To: Executive Pastor

Position Type: Full-time, Salaried

Purpose Statement

The Preschool Minister leads the spiritual and developmental growth of children from birth to Pre-K, creating a nurturing, Christ-centered environment while investing in parents to support family discipleship. This role serves as a bridge to guide children from where they are to where God wants them to be as they grow from seeds to sprouts.

Key Responsibilities

Core Responsibilities:

• Model Christ-centered leadership and personal spiritual growth.
• Support the implementation of Lakeside’s mission and vision through collaboration.
• Participate in regular team meetings and planning sessions.
• Develop and empower volunteers using the mentorship-apprenticeship-leadership model.
• Promote a Spirit-led and data-informed approach to ministry.
• Serve as a friendly first impression to new guests, warmly welcoming families and creating an inviting atmosphere.
  
  

Role-Specific Responsibilities

• Oversee the planning, coordination, and execution of Preschool ministry programs, including Sunday services, midweek activities, VBS, and special events.
• Select and implement age-appropriate, biblically based curriculum for children from birth to Pre-K.
• Recruit, train, and support Preschool volunteers to ensure a safe, engaging, and spiritually enriching environment.
• Organize and oversee quarterly workshops/trainings for Sunday teachers and volunteers.
• Serve as Co-Director of Vacation Bible School alongside the Elementary Minister, sharing responsibility for its planning and execution.
• Build relationships with parents and guardians, providing resources, encouragement, and support for spiritual growth at home.
• Maintain consistent communication with parents and volunteers about upcoming services and events using Planning Center, social media, email, text, and other effective methods.
• Utilize Planning Center for registrations, check-in, volunteer scheduling, and attendance tracking.
• Oversee nursery and preschool room procedures, including secure check-in/check-out, volunteer-to-child ratios, sanitation, allergy awareness, and sick-child policies.
• Plan and organize family-oriented events that strengthen family discipleship and help new parents connect to the life of the church.
• Ensure compliance with safety protocols and child protection policies in all Preschool activities.
• Collaborate with the Elementary Minister to align Preschool programs with broader Children’s Ministry goals, including a smooth transition for children moving from Pre-K into Kindergarten.
• Manage the Preschool ministry budget, resources, and supplies effectively.
  
  

Key Relationships

• Executive Pastor: Direct supervisor for guidance and alignment.
• Children’s Ministries Team: Collaborate on shared goals and events, including with the Elementary Minister.
• Preschool Volunteers: Train, mentor, and empower for ministry success.
• Parents/Guardians: Engage to support family discipleship.
• Facilities & Safety Team: Coordinate to ensure safe environments.
  
  

Skills And Competencies

• Technical: Experience with early childhood education or ministry programming; proficiency in curriculum development; basic administrative and organizational skills; proficiency with Planning Center and familiarity with digital communication tools (e.g., social media, email platforms).
• Relational: Strong interpersonal skills to connect with children, parents, and volunteers; ability to lead and motivate teams; approachable demeanor to welcome new guests.
• Spiritual: Deep commitment to Christian faith; ability to teach biblical principles to young children in an engaging way.
• Personal: High energy and demonstrated work ethic, consistently bringing enthusiasm and dedication to ministry tasks and team collaboration.
  
  

Spiritual And Personal Qualifications

• Mature and growing Christian faith.
• Agreement with Lakeside’s mission, vision, values, and doctrine.
• Active participant in, or willing to become an active participant in, the life of Lakeside Church.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in preschool ministry, early childhood education, or a related field.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Must pass a background check prior to employment.
• CPR/First Aid certified or willing to obtain.
• Willingness to lead by serving, equipping, and praying.
  
  

Success Measures

Over the next 12–18 months, success will be measured by:

• Increased engagement of Preschool children and families in Sunday and midweek programs.
• Recruitment and retention of at least 10 trained Preschool volunteers.
• Positive feedback from parents on spiritual and developmental impact.
• Implementation of and compliance with safety and child protection protocols in all Preschool activities.
• Smooth transition of Pre-K children and families into the Elementary ministry.
• Effective management of the Preschool ministry budget with no overspending.