Children’s Director

Recruit, train, and supervise all Children's Ministry volunteers, including nursery and elementary class teachers and assistants; Manage the schedule of volunteers and teachers via Planning Center

Prepare and teach lessons as needed

Perform semi-annual or annual reviews of curriculum effectiveness for each age range, with input from teachers and parents

Help maintain and revise (as needed) systems for traffic/flow, ensuring that ministry space is safe, organized, and effective

Support staff and volunteers in setting up of rooms (arrangement and materials)

Implement safety and security safeguards to protect children, which includes coordinating background checks of volunteers and providing safety training

Coordinate and organize activities to encourage and facilitate teamwork among Children's Ministry staff and volunteers

Be present at special RisenKids events throughout the year

Collaborate with other church leaders and support persons to plan, coordinate, and implement special events related to RisenKids throughout the year, including childcare for church-wide events as needed (Easter, Trunk or Treat, etc.)

Restocking of Prek/K and Elem curriculum and other supplies for all classroom boxes

Printing weekly Children's bulletin

Communicate via Discord weekly messages regarding schedule reminders, updates, and announcements

Initiating Meal Trains for assisting families through transitions

Agreement with Risen's Core Principles and Statement of Faith

Meets the requirements of membership and continuing as a member in good standing

Commitment to the Christian faith, with a growing relationship with Jesus Christ as evidenced by action and character

A passion for working with children and families to grow in their faith

Possess sensitivity to ethnic, cultural, and generational differences to establish a holistic approach to RisenKids Ministry

Ability to speak and pray in front of large groups of adults and children

Strong leadership and interpersonal communication skills with adults and children

Willingness and desire to grow, listen, learn, mentor, and teach

Flexibility and ability to adapt within a quickly growing (i.e., changing) church environment

Ability to exercise appropriate judgment, discretion, sensitivity, and confidentiality

Background check required; obtain and maintain infant/child CPR certification

Bachelor's degree or higher in the field of education, biblical studies, or Christian ministries (from an accredited seminary preferred)

Minimum 2 years of ministry leadership or teaching experience within a youth or children's ministry (paid or volunteer)

Participate in related staff meetings and the community life of our church