Preschool & Nursery Ministry Director

Job Description

Preschool Ministry Director

Purpose: FBC Kids Ministry exists to Partner with Parents to Help Kids Go Love, Go Serve, and Go Share!

Position Type: Full-time (40 hours / salary) Reports To: Executive Pastor

Qualifications

• Growing and vibrant relationship with Jesus Christ and commitment to the mission and values of FBC
• Ability to galvanize, equip, and shepherd teams of volunteers and leaders
• Spiritual gifts including leadership, administration, and hospitality
• Strong relational skills with parents, volunteers, and children
• Experience serving in ministry with preschool-aged kids (staff or volunteer)
• Knowledge of early childhood development and age-appropriate ministry practices
• Ability to organize systems, set goals, and implement ministry processes
• Calm confidence in God’s faithfulness during challenges and change

Discipleship & Leadership

• Recruit, train, and shepherd adult and student volunteers serving in preschool ministry
• Provide spiritual encouragement and leadership development for volunteers
• Build meaningful relationships with preschool families

Ministry Vision & Development

• Cast vision for preschool ministry aligned with FBC’s Next Generation strategy
• Collaborate with Kids Ministry staff to maintain continuity across ministries
• Develop annual goals and evaluate ministry effectiveness
• Encourage ministry engagement with families in the church and community

Programming & Curriculum

• Plan and implement gospel-centered, developmentally appropriate curriculum and programs for Sunday mornings, Wednesday nights, VBS and special events.
• Equip volunteers and parents with tools to disciple preschoolers
• Maintain welcoming and engaging preschool ministry environments
• Participate in Family Dedication

Administration

• Schedule volunteers and communicate regularly with ministry teams
• Recruit and onboard new volunteers
• Supervise paid childcare workers
• Develop and manage preschool ministry and childcare budgets

Safety & Child Protection

• Ensure full compliance with the FBC Branson Child Protection Policy (CPP)
• Oversee volunteer screening, training, and safe ministry practices
• Maintain secure check-in procedures and safe environments for children

Other Responsibilities

• Ensure ministry spaces are hospitable, outward facing and well kept.
• Maintain a ministry culture grounded in prayer and relationships
• Participate in staff meetings and annual staff retreat
• Assist with church-wide initiatives that support the mission of FBC Branson