Curriculum Prep

The Curriculum Prep Assistant supports the Kids Ministry by preparing and organizing weekly curriculum materials for classrooms and ministry environments. This role ensures that supplies, resources, and activities are ready and aligned with ministry needs, allowing leaders and volunteers to focus on engaging and discipling children. This is a highly detail-oriented, behind-the-scenes role.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Prepare weekly curriculum materials for nursery, preschool, and kids ministry environments
• Print, cut, assemble, and organize lesson resources and activity supplies
• Ensure all classrooms are stocked with the necessary curriculum materials in advance of services or events
• Maintain organization of curriculum storage areas, supplies, and inventory
• Communicate supply needs and shortages promptly
• Follow provided curriculum plans and preparation guidelines accurately
• Assist with seasonal or special event prep (holiday events, camps, special services, etc.)
• Keep prep areas clean, organized, and efficient
• Support ministry staff with additional prep tasks as needed
• Handle materials with care and maintain consistency in quality and presentation

Core Competencies:

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• High level of organization and time management
• Ability to follow directions and complete repetitive tasks with consistency
• Dependability and strong work ethic
• Self-motivated and able to work independently
• Positive attitude and willingness to serve behind the scenes
• Basic communication skills

Qualifications:

• Alignment with the mission and values of the church
• Experience in administrative, prep, or organizational work preferred but not required
• Ability to perform light physical tasks (lifting, sorting, cutting, assembling materials)
• Availability to work a flexible, very part-time schedule based on ministry needs
• Basic familiarity with office equipment (printer, copier, etc.)

Spiritual Requirements:

• Regular involvement in The Avenue Church activities and events.
• Signed acknowledgement of The Avenue Church’s “Statement of Faith” and “Staff Lifestyle Agreement” forms.
• Signed acknowledgment of policies and procedures as stated in The Avenue Church’s employee handbook.
• Living out the spiritual principles outlined in the “Staff Lifestyle Agreement”; participation in a small group; tithing consistently; attending worship services; involvement in outreach; following Christ personally and passionately; and sexual purity.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.