Children’s Ministry Director Full Time

General Responsibilities:

1. Provide quality Bible Study programs and training for Christian living through Children’s Sunday School, Wednesday night programming, and other events as assessed or needed in consultation with the Associate Pastor of Student and Family Ministries
2. Teach and present Bible study programs each week to the children. This includes being able to be the main person to engage with the students/parents from the stage.
3. Direct and provide oversight and supervision for volunteer leaders in Children’s Church, Wednesday Night Programming, Vacation Bible School, and other children’s activities.
4. Recruit and lead volunteer teams to minister well through planning, communication, training, and vision casting
5. Continually asses needs an flow of all points of Children’s Ministry contact and make adjustments where appropriate to best serve the church.
6. Keep parents informed of events and activities of the Children’s Ministry through regular communication.
7. Prepare children for baptism and make necessary arrangements.
8. In consultation with the Associate Pastor of Student and Family Ministries, provide opportunities for parental training and education related to children’s age-specific spiritual needs.

Administrative Duties:

1. Plan yearly calendar of events in coordination with pastoral staff programming.
2. Plan and present an annual budget for all Children’s Ministries in consultation with Associate Pastor of Student and Family Ministries, and Church Business Administrator.
3. Monitor on-going expenditures and balances of current budget.
4. Supervise paid childcare workers, other than those employed by the Preschool Learning Center, the After School Program, and the Recreation Ministry.
5. Order and distribute appropriate literature, snacks, and miscellaneous supplies necessary to maintain an inventory available for staff and volunteers of the Children’s Ministry.

Miscellaneous:

1. Provide oversight of equipment used and facilities occupied by the Children’s Ministry and report corresponding needs to the Church Business Administrator.
2. Keep leadership informed of prospects, ministry needs and prayer requests.
3. Keep the church membership informed of special activities and needs related to the Children’s Ministry.

Skills and Characteristics:

– Spiritual Maturity
– Passion for Children’s Ministry
– Positivity
– Flexibility
– Strong organizational and leadership skills
– Excellent communicator
– Engaging teacher