Pathways Faith-Based Integration Coordinator (Part-Time Temporary)

Position Profile Pathways Faith-Based Integration Coordinator (Part-Time Temporary) Reports To: Nashville Kids Director Purpose Faith-based integration is one of the defining elements of the Cross Point partnership with Pathways. While Pathways provides exceptional childcare, Cross Point provides intentional opportunities for children to hear about Jesus and experience God's love in age-appropriate, engaging ways.

This responsibility ensures the program remains mission-focused, well-coordinated, and sustainable. This role is a temporary position (6-12 mos.) focused on building systems and a sustainable volunteer led team to continue to execute the responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

Ministry Leadership & Coordination Program Oversight: Oversee the planning, scheduling, and weekly execution of the Bible Integration program. Classroom Management: Develop weekly Bible lessons, coordinate weekly classroom visits, and schedule morning Bible blocks. Staff Collaboration: Build strong collaborative relationships with PLA teachers and Cross Point Kids Nashville staff.

Evaluation: Continually evaluate and refine the ministry model as the program grows. Volunteer Development Team Building: Recruit, train, and encourage a dedicated team of volunteers. Leadership Cultivation: Equip and empower volunteer leaders to eventually take full ownership of leading weekly Bible experiences to ensure long-term ministry sustainability.

Curriculum & Teaching Adaptation: Adapt and implement the Amazing Life Toddler Curriculum to ensure lessons are age-appropriate, engaging, and developmentally sound for each classroom. Core Focus: Maintain a consistent monthly biblical theme and memory verse while encouraging children to discover God's love, learn foundational truths, and build a biblical worldview through movement and hands-on activities.

Family Partnership & Communication Home Connection: Provide consistent monthly communication to families regarding themes, memory verses, and home conversation starters. Church Engagement: Bridge the gap between the program and the church by sharing updates, inviting families to upcoming church events, and sharing Cross Point Kids programming resources.

The Weekly Rhythm & Format The coordinator will ensure each classroom receives a targeted 10-minute morning Bible time designed to fit into the children's daily routine. Every session must include: Reading the weekly Bible story from a children’s Bible. Practicing the weekly memory verse. Prayer. A hands-on activity, game, or simple craft.

A brief takeaway challenge for teachers to reinforce throughout the day.

Qualifications

& Expectations Christ-centered heart with a passion for children's ministry and discipleship. Strong organizational, scheduling, and communication skills. Ability to coach, train, and inspire adult volunteers. Experience in early childhood education or children's ministry preferred. Ability to work flexibly in a part-time/temporary capacity.