Blue Oaks Church is a non-denominational evangelical Christian church in Pleasanton, CA. We held our first service in July 2012 and currently offer 3 service times on Sundays. Please see our web site http://blueoakschurch.org  for more info about us.

Our Mission -  Our mission is to lead people into Christ centered living.

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This position reports to the Family & Student Pastor.

Job Summary

The Director of Nursery/Preschool is to oversee the ministry and outreach to children and their parents from birth through preschool. Working in harmony with other staff members and ministry team leaders, the Director of Nursery/Preschool will lead, offer direction, organization and support for an innovative ministry to kids and their families at Blue Oaks Church, helping to reach kids for Christ and grow them spiritually.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

Ministry

• Develop goals and objectives for the Nursery and Preschool areas of Blue Oaks Kids in line with the vision and goals of Blue Oaks.

• Work closely with the Elementary Director to maintain a congruent approach to encouraging kids to grow spiritually and to influence families for Jesus.

• Manage the curriculum that meets our spiritual development goals in Blue Oaks Kids.

• Create a dynamic Sunday morning experience for preschool aged kids that makes church an exciting place for them.

• Develop leaders who develop great relationships with nursery and preschool kids and their parents.

• Implement the Blue Oaks @Home initiatives where appropriate.

• Develop Sunday morning environments for kids that are safe, supportive, welcoming, dynamic and challenging.

Staff Supervision and Development

• Identify staff and volunteer resources and needs. 

• Coordinate and oversee weekly scheduling of volunteers.

• Coordinate all required materials and logistics for weekend services.

• Develop volunteer leaders who love and lead our kids effectively one-on-one and in small groups.

• Oversee, plan and implement volunteer staff recruitment, training and development.

Administration

• Be responsive to communication demands which arise through personal interaction, email, and telephone contacts.

• Develop relationships with schools, churches, and para-church organizations that support our efforts to reach kids.

Job Qualifications

• A growing Christian as supported by a signed statement of faith from Blue Oaks Church.

• An ongoing display of Christ-like behavior, treating others with dignity, respect, compassion and integrity.

• Regular attendance in ministry and worship.

• Five years of relevant work experience

 Job Competencies

• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

• Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.

• Initiative - Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.

• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.

• Innovation - Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work; Develops innovative approaches and ideas; Presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention.

• Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.

• Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.

• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans.

• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.