Job Requirements
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Applicants must have a commitment to Jesus Christ and the desire and ability to foster faith development in others, particularly youth and their families.
Commitment to the theology and teachings of the United Methodist Church.
Energetic leadership with strong relational skills with both children and adults.
Administrative and communication skills to manage a multi-faceted program in a large church setting.
Commitment to the success of every ministry of the church.
Minimum of five years relevant experience working directly with children.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including online.
Ability to pass a background check screening.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree or Christian Education Certification, Childhood Teaching Certification, or equivalent experience.
Strategic planning skills that involve the knowledge and foresight to bring a project to fruition and ensure long-term needs are adequately addressed by programming.
Supervisory skills that include scheduling, time sheets and performance evaluations.
Budgeting skills that include developing, managing and reporting performance
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Able to speak in a public forum and to hear in conversations and large gatherings.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee may occasionally have to drive.
Able to move freely through the church buildings.
Able to work on feet for up to three hours at a time, set up tables and chairs, lift up to 45 pounds, and participate in indoor and outdoor activities.
Able to participate directly in children’s programming – e.g., playing games, and doing outdoor activities like biking, and swimming.