1. ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS
This staff person serves specifically on a team comprised of the Mother’s Day Out (MDO) Ministry under the supervision of the Mother’s Day Out Coordinator (PT) in collaboration with the Preschool & Special Needs Director. The Mother’s Day Out Ministry is part of larger teams including Next Gen Ministries and the Grow Team to support and accomplish the mission and vision of First Baptist Church, Sevierville.
 

2. PURPOSE 

The purpose of this part-time position is to lead a classroom of the MDO Ministry at First Baptist Church Sevierville by teaching age-appropriate developmental material and to help maintain a MDO Ministry centered on laying a Christ-centered, spiritual foundation for the children enrolled in our MDO Ministry.
 

3. RESPONSIBLITIES 

The person in this position must be highly relational and have a passion for working with preschool children, enjoy interacting with and equipping their parents, have a servant’s heart for members of the congregation and the community, and a gift for teaching children. The ability to maintain strict confidentiality is required as this role with information regarding child abilities, allergies, and family relations. On-site attendance is required during the MDO Ministry hours (Monday & Wednesday 8:30am-2:30pm, Tuesday & Thursday 8:30am-2:30pm, or both class sessions 8:30am-2:30pm) unless prior approval is obtained.  
 

4. DUTIES RELATING TO MOTHER’S DAY OUT TEACHER 

1. Maintain proper planning, programming, and special activities relating to the daily tasks for the children in your care. Keeping in mind our top priority is communicating the Gospel of Jesus Christ through story, song, and hands on activities.  
2. Be a visionary and encourager. Coordinate with the MDO Coordinator to identify the needs of the children in your classroom. Develop and plan programs in accordance with those needs as it pertains to your classroom.  
3. MDO is a Ministry Team. As such, we should strive to work together in unity and love following the examples set forth in Romans 12.    
4. You will be required to maintain CPR, AED, FA, and Child Protective training and certifications- all of which will be paid for by the MDO Ministry. These mandatory dates will be communicated in advance and will be considered paid time outside of typical MDO hours.   
5. Implement a classroom schedule to ensure that all children are cared for during program hours. The daily plan should include, but is not limited to: children’s lunch, bathroom breaks, inside/outside play times, naps, Bible time and teaching sessions.  
6. Make it a priority to regularly attend meetings with MDO Director and staff to plan and pray for the MDO ministry. Coordinate seamless transition for children progressing through the program by working with all teachers and staff to communicate any behavior, academic or familial concerns that would adjust how classroom instruction is given.  
7. Ensure a high degree of cleanliness and safety is maintained during program time and during arrival and dismissal. Ensure procedures and checklists are being followed to aid in the overall cleanliness of the classroom. Conduct emergency drills, when instructed by MDO Director, and ensure communication to parents is given about such drills.  
8. Maintain all materials, curricula, resources, and supplies to effectively communicate God’s eternal truths and educational needs to prepare children for school. Each MDO classroom is equipped with a closet to keep these supplies. It is the duty of the classroom teacher to maintain this in a neat and orderly fashion.  
9. Maintain classroom records for each child involved in the MDO Ministry including, but not limited to while maintaining confidentiality:  
   • Special Needs 
   • Allergies 
   • Progress
10. Maintain a working relationship with all church staff, giving special consideration to fellow MDO Teachers, Staff and Director.  
11. Act as the communication advocate to parents via in-person, phone, or email communication.  
12. Coordinate and partner with MDO Director and other teachers through teamwork to accomplish the overall evangelism and discipleship of families with children in the MDO Ministry. Perform other duties as assigned.  

5. GENERAL MINISTRY DUTIES 

• Participate in MDO staff meetings and conferences/retreats, as requested. 

• Meet requests for action or information in a timely and Christ-like manner, even when they are outside of the direct job description. 

• Maintain a regular schedule of office hours during MDO Ministry times and any additional times up to 29 hours each week. 

• Work in coordination with the overall mission and vision of the church by following the leadership of the Senior Pastor and cooperating with the Senior Staff. 

 

6. EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS 

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required. 

• College degree with a focus on child development or family studies is preferred but not required. 

 

7. OTHER 

• Preferably an active church member at First Baptist Church Sevierville or a willingness to move your active church membership to First Baptist Church Sevierville. 

• Subject to drug testing. 

• Subject to background check. 

• Cannot have been convicted of a criminal offence, including a felony or misdemeanor. 

• Must have competency with basic computer software and the ability to learn new programs including, but not limited to: MS Office, church membership software. 

 

8. COMPETENCY ATTRIBUTES 

 
DISCLAIMER
This position description is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an exhaustive list of
all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to
be an accurate reflection of those principal job elements essential to the position.