Children’s Ministry Director
Principal Focus
Fostering an environment where Children and Families are encouraged to deepen their relationship and knowledge of Jesus through Bible stories, faith exploration, and community-building ministry.
Regular Duties
*Partner with parents in the spiritual development of their children
*Recruit, develop, and work alongside Children’s Ministry Team
*Work to help make Trinity a child-friendly, child-loving congregation
*Lead Children’s Church and help coordinate Children’s Messages on Sundays.
*Oversee children’s programs on Sunday mornings, Kid’s Club, and regularly-scheduled events such as Parent’s Night Out
*Coordinate curriculum for Children’s Ministry programs (i.e. Kids Club, Children’s Church, PNO)
*Develop and plan all aspects of special children’s events such as Vacation Bible School, family events/outings, church camp, fundraisers, community projects, etc.
*With Director of Church Ministries coordinate the background checks and child protection training.
*Coordinate nursery care: paid and volunteer, facilities, cleanliness, safety, etc.
*Monthly newsletter and regular communication to congregation of Children’ Ministry information
*Work with Secretary to collect and record ministry data
Qualifications
*Passionate faith in God through Jesus Christ
*Degree in Christian Education or Children’s Ministry
*Strong Biblical knowledge
*Willingness to learn and teach UMC distinctives
*Team player
*Gifts of organization, leadership, teaching, and communication skills
Salary
*$30,000 yearly salary. Performance and compensation evaluated annually by the Staff Parish Relations Committee and approved by the Administration Board
*Pay is bi-weekly
*Vacations are as stated in the TUMC employment policy handbook
*3/4 time position – Children’s Director is expected to work no less than 30 hours per week
Accountability
*Children’s Director is directly supervised by the Pastor and ultimately overseen by the SPRC
*Staff meeting attendance
*Monthly report to Council on Ministries
*The Children’s Director will meet with the Pastor annually for performance review
Mark Need markaneed@gmail.com
Organization:
Trinity United Methodist Church
Location:
Plymouth, IN
Region:
Indiana
Application deadline:
Friday, July 31, 2015
Employment type:
Marginal employment
Application email:
Required degree level:
Bachelor's degree