Director of Children’s Ministry

Director of Children’s Ministry

JOB TITLE: Director of Children’s Ministry

SUPERVISOR: Lead Pastor

JOB CLASS: Half-time (20 hours per week)

COMPENSATION: $30,000 per year

PTO/BENEFITS: N/A

Greenhaven Neighborhood Church is becoming a community of character in our neighborhood for the name and fame of Jesus by inviting all to grow together and go together so that we might know together the heart of God for each and for all.

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION

Greenhaven Neighborhood Church employs a Director of Children’s Ministry who works closely with the Lead Pastor to direct weekly ministries for children aged infant through 6th grade. The Director of Children’s Ministry supervises and directs a team of volunteers to administer all relevant programming.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

General

●     Oversee all children’s ministry efforts from infant to 6th grade

●     Oversee the Children’s Ministry Assistant

●     Use Planning Center in a manner consistent with other church ministries

●     Serve alongside volunteers and teachers in the Sunday children’s ministry regularly, but no less than twice per month

●     Partner with the Youth Pastor to ensure a smooth transition for 5th and 6th graders into the Youth ministry

●     Participate in an annual performance review

●     Schedule regular time for family, recreation, and refreshment

Curriculum

●     Order curriculum as needed and ensure content is in alignment with GNC’s Statement of Faith and is age-appropriate

●     Create and communicate a lesson schedule for all volunteers

Volunteer Recruitment and Training

●     Regularly pray for children and volunteers, and facilitate an atmosphere of Christlike service

●     Create policies and procedures, including Ministry Safe, and ensure volunteer compliance

●     Update and maintain the children’s ministry handbook, brochure, and corkboard

●     Train and/or convene all volunteers quarterly, at a minimum

Outreach

●     Organize and execute at least 3 outreach events each calendar year for local families

●     Maintain GNC social media channels with consistent and valuable content

Operations

●     Schedule preschool teachers quarterly

●     Maintain a check on supplies and equipment in cooperation with the Office Admin

●     Ensure orderliness, cleanliness, and overall safety of all spaces occupied by children

●     Stock classroom materials within budget as needed, including diaper changing station, children’s bathroom, books, toys, and linens

●     Understand and maintain security protocols in concert with the Security Team

●     Regularly communicate with parents regarding curriculum, policies, special occasions (playground time, baptism Sundays, Christmas Eve service), and student progress/behavior

Staff Participation and Communication

●     Provide regular, proactive ministry updates to the pastor and or other key leaders as necessary

●     Attend monthly staff meetings and quarterly ministry leader meetings as scheduled by the Lead Pastor

●     Attend Sunday services at GNC weekly, arriving no later than 9 am and leaving no earlier than the dismissal of all children ages birth – 6th grade

●     Attend one mid-week church group or study regularly for personal edification and growth

QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE JOB

Education: A degree (AA/AS or BA/BS) in Childhood or Early Childhood Development or related field, or commensurate experience in a similar children’s ministry role for a minimum of 2 years is required.

Experience: Alignment with GNC’s mission, vision, and statement of faith, and is a member in good standing with previous participation in believer’s baptism or willingness to be baptized by immersion. Must be or become a member of GNC upon hire. Must be first aid or CPR certified or willing to complete those trainings upon hire. Must reside within a reasonable driving distance of GNC. Must pass a level 5 background check.

Other: Must be a person of deep Christian character who can model and teach the faith to children of all ages. The Director of Children’s Ministry must meet all biblical qualifications for church leaders. As a member of the staff, the Director of Children’s Ministry must be a member of GNC and affirm the Confession of Faith of the Pacific District Conference and the United States Mennonite Brethren.

KEY COMPETENCIES

●      A growing and deepening faith in Jesus Christ; a desire to know and love God while leading others in the same

●      The ability to work well with others and lead a team effectively

●      Reliability, honesty, compassion, a strong work ethic, and a servant heart

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

·      Ability to lift 50 pounds