Interim Children’s Ministry Director Full Time

The Interim Children’s Ministry Director will oversee the preschool and children’s ministries of Dayton Avenue Baptist Church (Birth-5th grade), with special focus on managing programs and supporting families.  This interim position is expected to maintain and develop the children’s ministry during a period of church leadership transition, with primary responsibility for organizational leadership and program implementation.

Position Type: Interim position for approximately 12-24 months during church leadership transition.

Special Considerations for Interim Role:

• This is a temporary administrative position intended to maintain ministry operations during the church’s transitional period
• Position has potential to transition to permanent status based on mutual agreement and church leadership needs
• The interim nature of this role will be evaluated as the church completes its refocus process and senior pastoral search
• Hours expected: 40 hours per week depending on season and ministry needs
• Primary focus is on program continuity, volunteer management, and administrative functions

Qualifications

• Must be a spiritually mature and growing believer with demonstrated leadership experience in children’s ministry.
• Must have a demonstrated ability in managing children’s programs and supporting family participating in church activities.
• Must become a member in good standing of DABC, in full agreement with the DABC statement of faith, ministry purposes, and ministry philosophies
• Must be supportive of church leadership in word and deed
• Must have education or experience commensurate with the responsibilities of this role
• Must have minimum proficiency with computers to perform ministry functions (MS Office and Macintosh proficiency)

Administrative and Leadership Responsibilities

• Meet regularly with the pastoral staff for planning and evaluation; attend pastoral staff meetings and retreats. Work extensively with other church leaders to build ministry partnerships to coordinate ministry calendars and ensure programmatic alignment.
• Oversee the children’s discipleship ministries of DABC: this position requires effective planning, teambuilding, delegation, budgeting, scheduling, and administration.
• Coordinate the work of volunteers and teams by meeting regularly with them to plan for regular ministries and special events.  Ensure proper volunteer scheduling, training, and appreciation.
• Communicate with ministry leaders, teams, and members (via web, flyers, social media, etc.). Maintain accurate records, contact information, and ministry databases. Form and work with a parent advisory team.
• Implement effective systems for curriculum selection, resource management, classroom organization, and procedural compliance.

Program Management Responsibilities

• Provide administrative oversight of the children’s ministries (Birth-5th grade) of DABC under the supervision of the lead transition pastor.
• Ensure effective implementation of age-appropriate curriculum and programs that include:
• • Knowledge of God and His character.
  • Basic understanding of plan of salvation and foundational Bible stories
  • Recognition of basic moral obligations such as obedience, telling truth, and loving one another.
  • The characteristics of spiritual development for children (1st – 5th grades) include:
  • Basic understanding of the plan of salvation, foundational Bible stories and passages, and the core doctrines of the faith
  • Assurance of personal salvation
  • Ability to memorize and read the Bible
• Ensure effective procedures for child check-in and classroom conduct:
  • Maintain a safe, organized, and welcoming environment for all children’s ministry spaces
  • Ensure proper check-in/check-out procedures are consistently followed
  • Manage classroom ratios and volunteer scheduling
  • Oversee curriculum implementation and resource distribution
  • Maintain ministry supplies and equipment inventory
  • Administer budget for children’s ministry programming
• Develop training and procedural guidance for pre-school and children workers as needed.
• Provide leadership in establishing an adequate number of ministries to facilitate the spiritual discipleship of children (eg., Sunday School, Avenue Kids, AWANA, etc.).
  • Under the leadership of the lead transition pastor, provide oversight of an overall, age-appropriate curriculum strategy.
  • Work with the Pastor(s) in enlisting and training directors and teachers.  Administrate staffing and scheduling for each department.
  • Implement and administer policies and procedures, conduct worker screenings, and providing support for department leaders.
  • Coordinate outreach and special events for the children’s ministry to connect with children and their families (i.e. Christmas Program, Block Party, Junior Jam, Camp, etc.).
  • Coordinate and work with VBS Leader to plan and implement Vacation Bible School (including follow up).
  • Other duties as assigned by lead transition pastor

Personal Development

• Work with the Pastor(s) to periodically evaluate the effectiveness of children’s ministries in general as well as this job description in particular.
• Maintain knowledge of best practices in children’s ministry administration, safety protocols, and program management.

Notes:

• Must pass background check
• Must have a minimum proficiency with computers in order to perform ministry functions
• Must have a valid driver’s license