Job Title: Kids Director
Department: Kids Ministry
Status: Full Time, Non - Exempt
Direct Report: Spiritual Formation Pastor
Job Purpose
The Kids Director is responsible for providing oversight, leadership and implementation of ministry strategies over the Legacy Kids Ministry. The role of the Kids Director is to be a champion for the goals and mission of Legacy Kids and to serve the children, families and team members of Legacy Kids. This role is vital in connecting kids to God and others.
Legacy’s Kids Ministry is responsible for all ministries pertaining to children birth - 5th grade. The ministry partners with parents to raise up the next generation to have a passionate love for Jesus and His church.
Legacy’s Kids Ministry is responsible for all ministries pertaining to children birth - 5th grade. The ministry partners with parents to raise up the next generation to have a passionate love for Jesus and His church.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Ensure all Legacy Kids initiatives are in alignment with the vision and values of Legacy Church
- Collaborate with the Directional Leadership Team to ensure the Legacy Kids Ministry is integrated into the broader mission of the church
- Regularly attend Team Meetings and contribute to the overall vision and strategy of the church
- Collaborate with the Directional Leadership Team to ensure the Legacy Kids Ministry is integrated into the broader mission of the church
- Develop and Implement Curriculum
- Select and develop age appropriate Bible-based curriculum for classes ranging birth - grade 5
- Ensure the curriculum aligns with the church’s vision and values
- Train teachers and volunteers to deliver lessons effectively
- Ensure curriculum materials are prepared in a timely manner
- Select and develop age appropriate Bible-based curriculum for classes ranging birth - grade 5
- Classroom Management and Scheduling
- Ensure that all classrooms are adequately staffed and prepared for each gathering and special event (i.e. Worship Nights, Dinner with the Team, Leadership One Day, etc.)
- Recruit, schedule and manage communication for paid childcare opportunities for special events
- Recruit, schedule and manage communication for paid childcare opportunities for special events
- Manage classroom supplies, resources and create an engaging environment conducive to learning
- Ensure that all classrooms are adequately staffed and prepared for each gathering and special event (i.e. Worship Nights, Dinner with the Team, Leadership One Day, etc.)
- Oversee Planning and execution of Kids Events
- Plan events with purpose, ensuring they guide students toward meaningful next steps in their faith journey, rather than just creating activities for the sake of having them
- Events include but are not limited to: Kids Camp, Christmas Program or other outreach events aimed at engaging children and their families
- Events include but are not limited to: Kids Camp, Christmas Program or other outreach events aimed at engaging children and their families
- Plan events with purpose, ensuring they guide students toward meaningful next steps in their faith journey, rather than just creating activities for the sake of having them
- Promote Parent and Family Engagement
- Communicate regularly with parents to inform them about what their child(ren) are learning, upcoming events and resources for family faith development
- Offer support to parents
- Communicate regularly with parents to inform them about what their child(ren) are learning, upcoming events and resources for family faith development
- Foster a safe and secure environment for children and volunteers
- Implement policies and procedures to ensure a safe and secure environment for children (i.e. check-in/check out systems, volunteer background checks, first aid and emergency protocols)
- Training volunteers in child safety protocols and handling any incidents that may arise
- Implement policies and procedures to ensure a safe and secure environment for children (i.e. check-in/check out systems, volunteer background checks, first aid and emergency protocols)
- Create and manage Kids Ministry Budget
- Ensure funds are allocated appropriately for curriculum, events, supplies and other needs
- Monitor and order materials, equipment and supplies for classrooms and events
- Ensure funds are allocated appropriately for curriculum, events, supplies and other needs
- Relationally serve kids pastoral care needs
- Provide spiritual care for children, including praying with them, offering counseling when appropriate and being available to support their spiritual growth
- Provide spiritual care for children, including praying with them, offering counseling when appropriate and being available to support their spiritual growth
- Keep records of attendance, progress and event outcomes for reporting and analysis
- Recruit and Train Volunteers
- Initiate volunteer conversations
- Coordinate and lead the volunteer orientation and scheduling processes
- Follow up with volunteers from when they begin serving to ensure satisfaction
- Follow up with volunteers from when they begin serving to ensure satisfaction
- Ensure each volunteer feels confident, celebrated and are meeting expectations at each stage of their development
- Initiate volunteer conversations
Qualifications
- Abilities:
- Have an eye for details and the capacity to see the big picture
- Must exemplify a high level of ability to develop volunteer leaders
- Clearly explain processes and regulations
- Ability to self-motivate and make independent decisions
- Experience & Knowledge:
- Exceptional interpersonal, verbal, written and organizational skills
- Projects a professional and confident image, able to handle a stressful pace
- Ability to handle confidential information
- Proven leadership skills
- Ability to work in a multi-task environment
- Strong administrative abilities
- Steady, positive attitude, people-oriented, team player, customer service minded
- Familiar with Planning Center, Google Platforms (Docs, Sheets, Drive), and Basecamp
- Editing and proofreading ability
- Detail oriented, creative, ability to learn new software applications
- Willingness to work after hours or on weekends when needed
- Strong work ethic, commitment to excellence
- Exceptional interpersonal, verbal, written and organizational skills
- Essential Traits:
- Positive attitude
- Heart of a servant
- Fun/enjoyable
- Loyal
- Must share the vision of Legacy to fulfill the Great Commission with integrity and passion
- Positive attitude
- Skills:
- Effective at multitasking and time management
- Excellent verbal, written, and oral communication skills
- Experience with Google Suite and Planning Center
- Exceptional problem solving skills
- Maintain composure during stressful situations
- Education:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Or up to 6 months of related work experience
- High School Diploma or GED
Other Leadership and Character Qualities
- Fully committed follower of Jesus who is actively involved in the mission of - rewriting futures for generations to come.
- Demonstrates personal character, vocational competency, and team chemistry.
- Demonstrates a servant’s heart and a love for people.
- A leader of leaders who builds teams, equips people, and empowers them for significant work.
- A collaborative team player who builds unity and relationship.
- Demonstrates a positive attitude and loves to dream big.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
Working Conditions
This position receives moderate to limited supervision while working from objectives that have been set by the Lead Pastor. Most assignments are organized and carried out in accordance with standard practices or instructions. This role is a Director role, not a pastoral role. The Kids Director starts out with more direction and supervision, but the goal and current outcome is that they quickly move into the category of receiving general direction while working from established policies and objectives.
Direct Report
This position is not a supervisory position and reports directly to the Spiritual Formation Pastor.