Director of Children's Ministry

Unity Presbyterian Church

Director for Children’s Ministry

Purpose: To nurture and empower children, birth through fifth grade, and their families in their Christian faith journey - rooted in love, planted in Christian faith, and growing in their service to God.

Context: Unity Presbyterian Church is a dynamic, growing, multigenerational church in Denver, North Carolina. Denver is a rapidly growing community nestled on beautiful Lake Norman outside of Charlotte. Unity has been faithfully serving the Denver area since 1764. Unity’s “Rooted” Children and Student Ministries foster the faith development of children from birth through preschool (“Seeds”), Kindergarten through fifth grades (“Sprouts”), and sixth through twelfth grades (“Branches”). This branding reflects Colossians 2:7, “Live in Christ, rooted and built up in God and established in faith.”

Mission: The Children and Student Ministries at Unity Presbyterian Church exists to teach, inspire, and unite the children/youth and their families so they may develop their faith through exploring the scriptures, discussions, fellowship, service and connecting with others in their church, community and world.  

Vision: It is our desire at Unity Presbyterian Church to have children and youth become adults who remember the Holy Seed which lives inside them in times of joy and trial, and therefore respond by sharing the love of God with others.

Unity Presbyterian Church is seeking a Director of Children’s Ministry. Experience in Christian education or child and family development is required. He/she must articulate and live out a Reformed theology, in alignment with the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). The position is to uphold the physical and emotional safety of the children of Unity, exercising professional boundaries, while supporting and encouraging the faith formation of children (birth to 5th grade) and their families.

Examples of Duties and Responsibilities (Full job description available upon request):

In collaboration with the Pastors and Children and Youth Team, the Director is expected to do each of the following tasks.

• Utilize the Milestones for Faith Development (Unity Presbyterian Church, 2016) and knowledge of current trends in Christian Education to engage in long-range development of a comprehensive educational program for the children of Unity Presbyterian Church.
• Ensure that specific benchmarks are completed including, but not limited to:
  • Gift and coordination of meals for families with new babies
  • Acknowledgement of Baptism
  • Bibles provided to 3rd graders
  • Annual acolyte training and service for interested Sprouts
• Coordinate nursery (during all worship services), Sunday School, Sprouts and Seeds programs, Vacation Bible School, and any future children’s programming, including
  • Tracking and recognizing attendance;
  • Recruiting teachers, assistants, leaders, and other volunteers;
  • Supplying necessary materials and support for each activity/event.

• Research and recommend the selection of the Sunday School and other Seeds or Sprouts programs curricula as needed and ensure implementation.
• Coordinate the successful implementation of family-focused events for the community, hosted by Unity (e.g., Easter Egg Hunt, Fall Carnival), as determined by the Rooted Ministries Team.

Accountability:

• Supervision: Senior Pastor
• Program Support: Associate Pastor, Elder(s) for Rooted Ministries, Children and Youth Team

Professional Qualifications:

• Knowledge of the Bible, Christian thought and practice, and the Reformed Christian tradition
• Knowledge of child development, faith development, and best practices for faith formation for children
• Passion and skill to teach and lead children and their families
• Ability to work as an effective and collegial team member.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college is required.

Compensation:

Commensurate with experience

Resumes may be submitted to Janeen@unitypres.org