Reaching Kids for Jesus

Responsible for overseeing the execution and implementation of Kids Ministry on Sunday mornings including supporting volunteers, contacting volunteers who are not present when scheduled to serve, helping to address challenges in classrooms, gathering extra supplies upon request, and contacting parents when needed. They are also responsible for dismissing after lockdown/severe weather/fire events.

Responsible for supporting and problem solving check-in services for volunteers and families, as well as monitoring child-to-volunteer ratios for each classroom to ensure adherence to our predetermined ratios for each age group.

Responsible for upholding the Two-Adult Rule for bathroom breaks, offering support to volunteers, manning security at entrances, and notifying volunteers when service has ended. In case of lock down, hall monitors are responsible for closing entry doors and communicating with the classrooms on their floor.

Nursery volunteers care for children ranging from newborn babies to crawlers. There is a ratio of 2 babies to each volunteer. The goal in our Nursery is for babies to have the name of Jesus spoken over them, and to be loved, held, and comforted in a safe environment.

Toddler volunteers are responsible for caring for children who are just beginning to walk up to two years old. The ratio in this room is 3 children to each volunteer. The Toddler class has a supply bin in room 112 which contains activities and board books to share with the children each week. The goal in our Toddler class is for the children to know that God loves them.

Our Room Facilitators for the 2’s and 3’s are responsible for engaging the children in their age-appropriate circle time activities, keeping the class on schedule for outdoor activities as much as possible, and keeping the walkie talkie with them at all times until all children are released to their adult. If ratios are exceeded without prior discussion with the Supervisor or Kids Ministry staff, the Facilitator is responsible for contacting the Supervisor via walkie talkie. The facilitator is also responsible for checking out children at the end of service and taking notes to share with the supervisor or Kids Ministry staff when necessary. The ratio in the 2’s room is 5 children to each volunteer, and for the 3’s room is 6 children to each volunteer.

Our 2’s and 3’s Volunteers are responsible for engaging children in activities for the duration of the class, infusing each and every moment they can with intentional opportunities for children to know and experience Jesus. All of these resources will be supplied in the labeled bin located in room 112 to be retrieved before service begins. The ratio in the 2’s room is 5 children to each volunteer, and for the 3’s room is 6 children to each volunteer.

Our 4’s Small Group Facilitator is responsible for communicating with the other volunteers and children, preparing everyone for transitions to large group, keeping an eye on the time for outside activities, dividing the children into small groups (if not already provided), and keeping the walkie talkie with them at all times until all children are released to their adult. The facilitator is responsible for checking out children at the end of service and taking notes to share with the supervisor or Kids Ministry staff when necessary. The small group facilitator will also be responsible for leading a group of up to 6 children during small group time. The ratio in the 4’s room is 6 children to each volunteer.

Each Small Group Volunteer will be responsible for interacting with and engaging children for the duration of the class. When it is time for small group discussions, each small group volunteer will be responsible for leading a group of up to 6 children through the questions and discussion items listed in the small group guide each week, including asking personally relevant questions to the children. Small group volunteers are then responsible for leading children through the provided craft according to the instructions provided in the small group guide. All of these resources will be supplied in the bin located in room 112.

Our PreK Youth Volunteers serve in the Toddlers through 4 year old classes. Youth Volunteers do not count towards the Two-Adult Rule, but those between the ages of 14-17 do count towards ratios after two adults are present. Youth Volunteers may not change diapers, assist in bathroom breaks, or check out children. Their role is crucial in engaging with the children, helping to be a buddy to a child who needs extra help, and assisting during activities. In the 4 year old class, the youth volunteer may also be responsible for helping with the tech slideshow.

Our Large Group Teachers are responsible for leading worship time, presenting the weekly Bible lesson in age-appropriate and engaging ways within the time constraints of the morning’s schedule. Each large group teacher will be provided with a large group teacher guide for the appropriate age group, as well as media, music, and suggested activities. The purpose of the Large Group is to model corporate worship, presenting the information from the Bible story, which plants seeds to be utilized later in small group discussion while providing space to practice worshiping God together within a community.

K-5th Small Group Facilitators are responsible for keeping the class moving along according to the schedule for outside time, prayer, and small group time. They are in charge of the attendance clipboard and walkie talkie for their class. The small group facilitator will lead one of the two small groups and takes the lead in checking out children at the end of service and taking notes to share with the supervisor or Kids Ministry staff when necessary.

K-5th Small Group Volunteers are responsible for ensuring all children in their class are present and accounted for throughout the morning’s schedule and transitions. Ratios in K-5th grade classes are 6 children to each volunteer. During large group time, these volunteers sit amongst the children, and help support the teaching by redirecting and encouraging participation especially during worship. During small group time, each small group volunteer will lead a group of up to 6 children in a discussion of the morning’s Large Group teaching according to the questions and prompts given in the small group guide. Small group volunteers are then responsible for leading children through the provided craft/activity according to the instructions provided in the small group guide. All of these resources are supplied in the age appropriate bin located in room 112.

Our K-5th Youth Volunteers serve in the elementary classes downstairs. Youth Volunteers do not count towards the Two-Adult Rule, but those between the ages of 14-17 do count towards ratios after two adults are present. Youth Volunteers may not assist in bathroom breaks, or check out children. Their role is crucial in engaging with the children, helping to be a buddy to a child who needs extra help, and assisting during activities. Youth volunteers may also be asked to aid the teaching in large groups by helping with the tech slideshow.

Adaptive Classroom Volunteers help facilitate a buddy system with our children who need extra help on any given Sunday morning. These volunteers will receive an adaptive curriculum from our Special Needs Director, but are also encouraged to read through the leader guides for their buddy’s age group as well. Per direction from the Special Needs Director, these volunteers also may utilize the Adaptive Classroom with their buddy, always adhering to the Two-Adult Rule stated in our general policies.

Supply team volunteers meet during the week to change out materials in class-specific supply bins, maintain order in the supply room, and prepare crafts for the coming Sunday.