Job Title: eKids Director
Ministry: Next Generation
Direct Supervisor: Next Generation Pastor
Hours: Full-Time
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Position Summary:
Expectation Church is looking for a Children’s Ministry Director to lead eKids (Birth – 5th Grade) by creating dynamic classroom and worship experiences, building and equipping volunteer teams, and partnering with parents to help kids experience faith
in Christ.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Lead & Develop Children’s Ministry Strategy: Work closely with the NextGen Pastor to ensure a consistent strategy, vision, and direction for the Next Generation Ministries.
- Parent Ministry: Partner with families to equip parents to lead and nurture their child's faith at home.
- Spiritual Formation & Discipleship: Provide engaging, biblically sound teaching that fosters spiritual growth.
- Volunteer Leadership & Development: Recruit, train, schedule, and care for volunteers, ensuring they are equipped to lead and serve with excellence. Provide ongoing coaching, appreciation, and leadership training.
- Program Execution: Plan and execute weekly children’s worship experiences and age-appropriate programming. Ensure all supplies, curriculum, and environments are prepared and engaging.
- Special Events: Plan and oversee volunteer, family, outreach, and seasonal events (Christmas, Easter, VBS).
- Safe & Welcoming Environments: Ensure that all environments, procedures, and team members adhere to Expectation Church’s safety policies and procedures.
- Communication: Provide clear and effective communication with staff, volunteers, parents, and children.
- Collaboration: Collaborate with staff to ensure a seamless ministry approach.
- Budget & Resource Management: Oversee maintaining the children’s ministry budget and resources.
- Personal & Professional Growth: Pursue professional development in collaboration with the NextGen Pastor.
Minimum Qualifications & Expectations:
- Committed Christ-follower with strong character and alignment with Expectation Church’s mission and vision.
- Passionate about discipling children and families, demonstrating a calling for children’s ministry.
- Strong leadership skills with a proven ability to recruit, train, and empower teams.
- Experience in developing and implementing ministry strategies that align with the vision of the church.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Proficiency with technology, office software, and children’s ministry tools.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in ministry, education, leadership, or a related field preferred.
- Minimum of three years of experience in children’s ministry, with at least one year in a leadership role preferred.
- Experience working in a large church or non-profit organization.
Working Hours & Conditions:
- Full-time, primarily Sunday - Thursday with flexibility for events and special programs.
- Occasional extra hours required for church-wide “all hands” events such as Christmas and Easter.
- Work is primarily on-site, though some remote work may be possible.
Compensation & Benefits:
- Salary: Commensurate with experience and qualifications.
- Health Benefits: Medical (for individual and family), dental, and employer FSA contribution.
- Retirement Options: Based on potential employee contributions.
- Disability & Life Insurance: Included in benefits package.
- Professional Development: Ongoing training and leadership growth opportunities.
