Coordinator Resident | Ministry Classroom & Curriculum

Strategic Outcomes of this Position

BridgeKids classrooms across all campuses are consistently prepared with age-appropriate, biblically sound, and spiritually impactful lessons that align with Bridgeway’s vision to be a multicultural body of fully devoted followers of Christ. 

Beyond formal tasks, success in this role requires:

• Deep love for children’s spiritual formation and learning styles

• Ability to see curriculum through both educational and discipleship lenses

• Sensitivity to cultural representation and inclusion in lesson preparation
  
• Joyful presence that motivates volunteers through clear communication and resourcing
  
• Recognition that ministry effectiveness is rooted in God’s work through simple, faithful preparation

  
  

Duties, Responsibilities, and Requirements

• Services Management & Support (6 hours/week)

• • In conjunction with BridgeKids Leadership Team,

  • • Ensure student safety protocols are implemented during Sunday services

    • Create a welcoming environment for families and volunteers

    • Directly monitor the delivery of educational content and programming, volunteer classroom management, and provide volunteer oversight

    • Steward ministry spaces, equipment, and supplies

    • Maintain knowledge of BridgeKids Policies and Procedures

• Curriculum Preparation and Implementation (5 hours/week)
  

• • Collaborate with the BridgeKids Leadership Team  (BKLT) members for lesson planning and sequencing that reflect theological accuracy and Bridgeway’s mission and vision

  • Maintain regular, timely communications to volunteer teams
    
    

• Classroom Environment and Excellence (3 hours/week)
  

• • Maintain safe, clean, and engaging classroom spaces

  • • Ensure classrooms are organized, welcoming, and age-appropriate

    • Verify that classrooms have been accurately set up before Sunday services with needed supplies and lesson materials 

    • Inventory and restock supplies weekly, communicating needs to the Director

    • Monitor classroom cleanliness and safety standards in collaboration with the Building Logistics team when needed
      
      

• Volunteer Support (2 hours/week)
  
• • Resource volunteers for successful teaching and care
    

  • • In conjunction with BridgeKids Leadership Team,

    • • Communicate curriculum highlights and classroom preparation updates to volunteers

      • Assist in training volunteers on curriculum use and classroom best practices as needed

      • Recruit, interview, train adult and student volunteers in their serving roles, including curriculum use and classroom best practices as needed

      • Equip classroom leads to support the church’s overarching vision and church-wide ministry efforts
        
        

• Mandatory Informative & Collaborative Meetings (4 hours/week)
  
• • Attend weekly 1:1 meetings with BridgeKids Director
    
  • Attend weekly BridgeKids Leadership Team meetings 
    
  • Hold collaborative meetings with individual BridgeKids Leadership Team members
    
  • Attend monthly BCC staff meetings 
    
  • Hold regular meetings with volunteer team leads

    
    

Ministerial Functions (If Applicable)

This position is not a pastoral role but requires spiritual maturity and modeling Christ-like character in all interactions with children, families, and volunteers.

Required Education and Qualifications

• High School Diploma

• Experience working with children in educational or ministry environments

• Availability for Sundays and midweek preparation hours

Preferred Education and Qualifications

• Coursework or degree in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, or Ministry

• Experience with multicultural curriculum adaptation
  
• Familiarity with Planning Center, Google Suite, and standard office software

  
  

Skills and Competencies

• Strong organizational and planning skills

• Attention to detail and follow-through

• Ability to multitask and manage multiple classrooms’ needs

• Effective written and verbal communication

• Cultural competence in serving diverse children and families
  
  

Personal Attributes

• Warm, humble, and approachable demeanor

• Spiritually mature and passionate about children’s discipleship

• Flexible, teachable, and solution-oriented

• Self-starter with a collaborative mindset

• Professional and reliable

Special Projects & Stewardship

• Assist with BridgeKids special events

• • Team training, fellowships, holiday programming, etc.
    
    

Supervisory Responsibility

• None (supports volunteers but does not directly supervise them)

  
  

Work Environment

• Professional church-based environment
  
• Primarily onsite for preparation and Sunday execution
  

• May include limited remote hours for lesson planning as approved by supervisor

This role uses standard office equipment including but not limited to computers, phones, and copiers.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and carry up to 20 lbs.

• Frequent walking, standing, bending, and reaching in classroom environments
  
  

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

• Approximately 20 hours per week

• Sundays required
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Travel

The position is primarily located at the Columbia campus, with occasional travel between the Columbia campus and the Owings Mills-Reisterstown campus.