Elementary Ministry Coordinator

Role Overview

The Elementary Ministry Coordinator is responsible for supporting the Kids’ Minister in the

development and execution of a comprehensive elementary ministry that effectively facilitates the

spiritual foundation and discipleship of children, ages 1st through 4th grade within The Cross Church

high-expectation culture and mission to “Spread God’s Fame by making disciples of All People”. The

Elementary Coordinator reports to the Kids’ Minister.

Job Classification

Full-time; Non-exempt with benefits.

Schedule

Office Hours:

Monday – Thursday 8AM to 5PM

approximately 34-36 hours

Ministry Hours:

Wednesday/ Saturday/ Sunday

approximately 4-6 hours

*The schedule for this position may vary depending upon weekend assignments and ministry events that

occur in the evenings and on weekends.

Responsibilities and Expectations

• Provide support in the execution of a dynamic, Biblical and Christ-centered educational ministry

for children.

• Assist in the implementation of curriculum and strategies for large group lessons, weekend

Growth Groups and mid-week activities.

• Provide leadership and direction for special events and activities such as Wednesday nights,

camps, age-appropriate gatherings and summer programs.

• Recruit, train, equip, disciple and show appreciation for ministry volunteers.

• Support Kids’ Worship, including set lists, equipping volunteer worship teams and creating a

vibrant and age-appropriate visual experiences.

• Occasional teaching.

• Perform administrative duties that are required to support the elementary ministry such as

printing curriculum, attendance records, promotion materials, correspondence, scheduling

resources, collecting/recording payments, event registration and other duties as needed.

• Organize, stock, reorder and gather supplies to support ministry events and volunteers.

• Provide pastoral care, encouragement, and counseling to children, parents, and families, such

as professions of faith in Christ, baptism, family matters, and bereavement as needed.

• Help maintain a safe, clean and appealing environment for children.

• Steward church resources with care, such as furniture, fixtures, equipment, supplies and other

resources used by kids’ ministry.

• Attend a worship service, staff meetings, ministry team meetings each week.

• Foster a cooperative, healthy and motivating relationship with staff, volunteers and church

families.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications, Experience and Critical Skills

• Agreement with The Cross Church’s faith statement and mission to spread God’s fame by making

disciples of all people.”

• Committed to biblical Christian principles and teachings both professionally and personally.

• Established pattern of Bible study and prayer.

• A personal conviction and calling to kids’ministry.

• Previous experience in a kids’ ministry role at a Baptist church or a comparable denomination.

• Ability to understand and relate to children and families.

• Passionate about seeing families grow together in their faith.

• Experience with recruiting, motivating, equipping and scheduling volunteers.

• An understanding that every child should be known, loved and cared for like Jesus.

• Ability to use appropriate judgment in the areas of discretion, sensitivity and confidentiality.

• Flexibility to serve where needed.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to thrive in a collaborative team environment.

• Organized and the ability to give attention to details.

• Ability to troubleshoot, multitask and dream big.

• Competency in computer/web-based technology with the capacity to learn new applications quickly.

• The Cross Church membership is expected.

• Ability to speak, read and write English.

• Sufficient good health to discharge duties properly.

• Passing criminal, financial and sexual misconduct background checks required.