Purpose
The role of the Director of Children’s Ministry is to nurture the spiritual growth of the children in the First-Centenary United Methodist congregation.
Duties and Responsibilities
Children’s Christian Education:
- Purchase and implement curriculum for Sunday school, Sunday night and Wednesday night children’s programming
- Encourage and provide mission opportunities with children
- Oversee maintenance and improvement of the areas used for children’s Christian Education.
Children’s Events and Activities
- Organize and oversee celebrations for children and families including those during Christmas, Advent, Lent and summer activities; as well as community building events for families and children throughout the year.
- These events include but are not limited to Vacation Bible School, Easter Egg Hunt, No Rehearsal Christmas Pageant, End of Year and School Kick off gatherings, Kids Camp/Parents Night Out, etc.
Lead and Oversee Childcare Staff:
- Hire, train and oversee childcare staff to provide services to church families on Sundays, Wednesday nights and special events selected by ordained clergy.
Administration/ Leadership/ Communication
- Paperwork: (Keep attendance records, prepare ministry budgets, write reports, make presentations, etc.)
- Advertise/market/inform children and parents of current events, activities, goals, etc. Verify information and respond to queries.
- Meet, liaise and network with church staff on church-wide events, goals, procedures, etc. Act as an advocate for children’s interests.
- Stay engaged with technology and social media trends to be able to engage with and communicate with children and parents effectively.
- Develop and train adult volunteers in our children’s ministry strategy, goals, guidelines, and policies.
- Work with the Director of Youth Ministry to keep the Safe Sanctuary Policy up to date and relevant. Coordinate yearly training for leaders across the ministry areas.
- Empower and lead a Children’s Council composed of parents and ministry leaders who will help to execute events and support your ministry.
- Other duties as assigned by the Sr. Associate Pastor.
Schedule:
Monday through Thursday, Wednesday nights and Sunday mornings/nights. Office hours to be negotiated with Sr. Associate Pastor.