Full-Time
Associate Director of Nursery
Highland Park Presbyterian Church
No salary listed
Dallas, TX, USA
In Person
Bachelor's
Category
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Required Skills
Microsoft Office
Requirements
- At least 2 years of experience in education or ministry.
- Proven experience in administrative roles.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and digital workplace environments.
- Strong organizational, planning, and leadership skills.
- Ability to teach preschool children through reading, singing, playing, and creating activities.
- Familiarity with Biblical studies, child development, and safety procedures.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to articulate vision and maintain accountability.
- Proficiency in organizing details, projects, and data.
- Ability to adhere to established systems, standards, and procedures.
- Ability to manage workflow efficiently and flex when needed.
- Love for and experience with children and ability to lead adults.
- Ability to lift under 30 pounds, bend, stoop, and sit for extended periods.
- Ability to maintain composure under pressure.
- Ability to affirm and support ECO Essential Tenets and the culture and vision of Highland Park Presbyterian Church.
Responsibilities
- Recruit volunteers for all teaching environments.
- Develop, equip, and encourage volunteers in partnership with the Early Childhood team.
- Develop and manage volunteer and Nursery staff schedules.
- Ensure volunteers are up to date on safety and training requirements.
- Serve as a welcoming presence to families attending Sunday and midweek ministry gatherings alongside the Director of Early Childhood Ministry.
- Communicate with parents and support their role as the primary spiritual influence.
- Communicate with families and pastors to coordinate children’s baptisms.
- Engage in intentional contact work with volunteers and families during and outside regular programming.
- Manage and coordinate the Nursery staff team for events and ministry child-care opportunities.
- Shepherd and coordinate baptism families through Baptism Class and Baptism Sunday hosting.
- Ensure nursery classrooms are stocked, organized, and prepared with appropriate supplies and classroom resources for weekly ministry and special events, including VBS, Christmas, and Easter.
- Coordinate ministry child-care events and midweek ministry support.
- Motivate and empower the team.
- Manage and coordinate Nursery staff and volunteers.
- Hold team members accountable to outcomes and workplace expectations, including regular reviews.
- Work with Human Resources and the immediate supervisor in the hiring and offboarding process.
Desired Qualifications
- A Bachelor's degree.