Director of Kids' Ministries
Job Description
To provide leadership and oversight for children’s ministries that focus on spiritual development and growth for children from birth through fifth grade in service to our church mission.
Hours: 20-29 hrs./week (negotiable)
Scope of Work:
1) Championing children’s ministry issues with the staff, elders and the congregation
2) Providing recruitment, training and supervision of all support staff, including Interns
3) Selecting, planning and implementing curricula to be used by teachers
4) Providing planning and scheduling of weekly children’s ministry experiences and events that coincide with and support the larger church’s mission and calendar
5) Providing planning and scheduling of special experiences and events for outreach and for the spiritual growth of children and their parents, coinciding with the larger church’s calendar
6) Providing relevant and timely communication with the parents and the congregation with regard to ministry events, expectations, opportunities and/or reports
7) Working with the associate pastor to align children’s ministries with student ministries so as to provide spiritual and programmatic continuity
8) Building strong, trusting relationships with parents to support them as the primary disciplers of their children
9) Budgeting for the annual needs of the ministry thoughtfully, responsibly and sustainably
10) From time to time, working on special projects at the discretion of the associate pastor (as time permits and as may be necessary)
Qualifications and Skills:
1) A devoted Christian with a sincere personal faith, accompanied by an embrace of North Sub’s Statement of Faith, core values and marks of a disciple
2) A self-starter who values flexibility and thrives on a variable schedule
3) A team player who collaborates with staff and parents
4) An eager recruiter who can rally volunteers to serve
5) Bachelor’s degree and demonstrated children’s ministry or teaching experience preferred
Accountability: Reports to associate pastor.
Remuneration: Salaried with retirement match up to $1,500 and paid vacation leave.