Director of Children's Ministries

This is a PART-TIME salaried position. This position is expected to work at least 25-30 hours per week toward the completion of the ministry tasks associated with this position. Any ministry hours outside those hours should be approved in advance by the Senior Pastor. The employee should ensure that appropriate time be given each week for family, growth, personal rest, and refreshment. 

The Director of Children’s Ministries will report to and be directly responsible to the Senior Pastor/Session andwill keep the Senior Pastor fully informed of the work, seek counsel and take instructions or corrections when necessary. This will primarily take place during a weekly scheduled staff meeting. The Director of Children’s Ministries will aid the Senior Pastor in the fulfilling of his oversight of the church's vision and mission.

DESIRED PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

The Director of Children’s Ministries will be committed to the church’s vision of making disciples of Jesus Christ. This will be accomplished by being a welcome sight for the children and their families, along with other members as we teach them to know, love, and serve God and others.

This person will be able to help in the development and implementation of effective and quality children’s ministry programming and be able to work in the process of recruiting, equipping, and training volunteers for the work of ministry

EDUCATION: 

This person would need to have a minimum of a high-school diploma (bachelor’s degree preferred) or comparable/qualitative work experience, as well as possess a heart and passion for working with children and their families. Individuals pursuing their degree in children’s/family ministry/discipleship are welcome and encouraged to apply to this position. 

PRIMARY DUTIES

1. This position will work in leadership alongside an established Children’s Ministry Council, made up of parents and volunteers, with regard to the implementation of the following Children’s Ministry Programming:
   • Children’s Church (Preschool – 5^th Grade): Coordinate curriculum, materials, and personnel coverage for two weekly Children’s Church services (K-3 & 4-5^th Grade).
   • Sunday Evening Children’s Choir and JAM (Jesus And Me): Lesson Planning, Set-Up Clean up, Food, Supplies
   • Volunteer Schedules for Nursery, Acolyte, Children’s Church, and JAM
   • Plan and coordinate Summer Weekday Field Trips for children
   • Work alongside Campus Ministries and Worship Deacons in planning Holiday and Special Events including: Christmas Party, Easter Eggs-travaganza, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Trunk-orTreat, etc.
   • Coordinate the planning and registration for summer children’s camp (been to Camp Caraway in the past)
   • Plan, Coordinate, and Resource Vacation Bible School
2. Assist Director of Discipleship and Development with Children’s Sunday School Administration – Curriculum, Supplies, Substitute teach, etc.
3. Assist Deacon of Outreach with local Public School Partnerships (Teacher Appreciation, Student Needs, Special Events)
4. Lead Chapel Service for Preschool and Elementary students at Bethel Learning Center (will coordinate with Bethel Learning Center Director)
5. Manage Children’s Check-In System (Recruit & Train Volunteers, Ensure technology updates)