Children's Ministry Director

Children’s Ministry Director (K-5th) | Full-Time | Reports to: Associate Minister/Ministry Director 

The Children’s Ministry Director (K-5th) will develop and lead NorthEast’s Children’s Ministry strategy for kids kindergarten through fifth grade in a way that’s aligned with the values and mission of the church. 

Qualifications

• Immersed follower of Jesus with a growing, vibrant faith and basic Biblical knowledge
• 3+ years of vocational children’s ministry experience preferred (or related education/experience)
• Heart for volunteer leaders, kids, and families
• Strong communicator (public, small group, 1 on 1)
• Administrative and task-oriented • Inspirational and personable
• Team player
• Natural recruiter and team builder
• Proficient computer skills (systems and programs include: Mac, Planning Center Online, ProPresenter) 

Responsibilities

• Work closely with Staff and the Next Gen Ministry Team to create and implement vision
  • Contribute to weekly staff meetings and ministry team meetings
  • Serve and support, as needed, all-hands church-wide initiatives
  • Prepare and manage annual budget

• Lead, shape, and maintain a healthy volunteer culture in NorthEast Kids
  • Recruit, train, appreciate, and retain volunteers in order to teach, lead small groups, and produce all NorthEast Kids programming and events

• Lead and manage the Sunday NorthEast Kids/K-5th Grade Experience (The Rock)
  • Develop elementary environments that are safe, friendly, and promote NorthEast values

• Lead NorthEast Kids Volunteers in implementing the scheduling, curriculum prep, administrative work, and projects related to NorthEast Kids
  • Current curriculum: Hyfi Kids by Lifeway
  • Coordinate and schedule teams for weekly activities and special events as needed
  • Ensure background checks are up to date for all children’s volunteers
  • Oversee the New Family and follow-up process

• Develop and coordinate age-specific events, parent-equipping strategies, and outreach events
  • Plan and implement rhythmic, intentional gatherings for K-5th grades beyond Sundays

• Connect with and equip parents to lead their children’s spiritual development
  • Provide pastoral care for NorthEast Kids’ families (Meal Trains, Hospital Visits, etc.)
  • Strategically plan community outreach events that target K-5th grade families 

Personal

• Be loyal to the call of Christ and vision of NorthEast by becoming an Owner
  
• Strive to protect the unity within the body of Christ