Kids Director

Kingdom Movement

Kids Director

Vancouver, WA
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Do you want to make a lasting impact on children's lives? Do you love setting long-term strategy, managing implementation, recruiting volunteers, developing leaders, and interacting with children? We have a spot for you! Consider joining Kingdom Movement Church as a Full-Time Kids Director, setting the departmental strategy, leading other Kids staff members and volunteers, and fostering an environment of encountering Jesus! Responsibilities: Leadership Development & OversightFoster Team Leadership Model: Recruit and disciple Co-Captains of each classroom, leading monthly Core Team meetings for vision alignment, development, and celebration • Meeting Coordination : Lead quarterly all-volunteer meetings to equip and encourage the entire team • Recruitment & Mentorship: Actively recruit and onboard new volunteers, including NextGen volunteers, identifying and nurturing those who can step into greater responsibility • Staff Collaboration : Represent KM Kids at staff meetings, maintaining clear communication on ministry goals, needs, and wins • Mid-Week Engagement : Ensure child care is in place for mid-week church-wide events • Admin Oversight: Manage other KM Kids staff members, ensuring appropriate prioritization of ongoing tasks (including calendar and budget maintenance and ongoing communication) **Curriculum Vision & Development ** • Content Alignment: Write and adapt curriculum that aligns spiritually and culturally with the church’s broader ministry goals • Weekly Preparation: Lead the curriculum team in developing and distributing all lessons, crafts, and printed materials, ensuring supplies are prepared in advance • Teacher Training: Equip and train teachers to lead engaging, Spirit-filled lessons that point children to Jesus Pastoral Care & Family SupportFamily Connection: Build relationships that strengthen family connections with the ministry and offer prayer, counsel, and support resources • **Crisis & Support: **Meet personally with families navigating challenges and handle incident reports or safety issues as they arise • Child Advocacy: Meet with children needing additional support in class during church services **Event Planning & Leadership ** • Creative Vision : Oversee the creative vision for major KM Kids events, including the Christmas Program, Holy Spirit Conference Kids Program, Easter Celebration, and Kids Camp • Implementation: Lead creative planning with Kids Admin and the Core Team to manage timelines and volunteer coordination for events Sunday OversightOversee Sunday services every Sunday , with one Sunday service off a month • Lead pre-service team huddles for both services • Support for classroom leads with pastoral and operational oversight, noting concerns, feedback, or highlights to review weekly Other Duties As Assigned • This role may include other duties as needed to support the mission and ministry of the church. A flexible, team-first mindset and readiness to serve where needed are essential For more about our culture and whether you'll be a good fit, please check out the full job description: https://bit.ly/42zzbs3 Qualifications: • Minimum of two years (five years preferred) of experience in children's ministry or a related non-profit educational role • Deep understanding of Biblical teachings and the ability to effectively communicate them to children • Strong familiarity with ministry processes, including child safety protocols and pastoral care for families • Proven ability to recruit, train, and manage teams of volunteers and leaders • Communication Skills: Proficient in English with excellent oral and written communication skills • Excellent writing skills required for curriculum development and administrative reporting • Proficiency with computer skills and preferred experience with programs such as Microsoft Office (e.g., Word, Excel, etc.) Google Workspace (Docs, Calendar, Sheets), Planning Center, and Asana • Demonstrated initiative in problem-solving and the ability to maintain composure in demanding situations • Ability to apply discretion and trust with confidential material • Spiritual Discipline: A heart dedicated to intercessory prayer for the ministry and the spiritual growth of its families • Bachelor’s degree in Theology, Christian Education, Child Development, or a related field (preferred) • Kingdom Movement attendance & participation for a minimum of one year (preferred) Compensation: $52,000 - $70,000 yearly

    • Leadership Development & Oversight • Foster Team Leadership Model: Recruit and disciple Co-Captains of each classroom, leading monthly Core Team meetings for vision alignment, development, and celebration • Meeting Coordination: Lead quarterly all-volunteer meetings to equip and encourage the entire team • Recruitment & Mentorship: Actively recruit and onboard new volunteers, including NextGen volunteers, identifying and nurturing those who can step into greater responsibility • Staff Collaboration: Represent KM Kids at staff meetings, maintaining clear communication on ministry goals, needs, and wins • Mid-Week Engagement: Ensure child care is in place for mid-week church-wide events • Admin Oversight: Manage other KM Kids staff members, ensuring appropriate prioritization of ongoing tasks (including calendar and budget maintenance and ongoing communication)Curriculum Vision & Development  • Content Alignment: Write and adapt curriculum that aligns spiritually and culturally with the church’s broader ministry goals • Weekly Preparation: Lead the curriculum team in developing and distributing all lessons, crafts, and printed materials, ensuring supplies are prepared in advance • Teacher Training: Equip and train teachers to lead engaging, Spirit-filled lessons that point children to JesusPastoral Care & Family Support • Family Connection: Build relationships that strengthen family connections with the ministry and offer prayer, counsel, and support resources • Crisis & Support: Meet personally with families navigating challenges and handle incident reports or safety issues as they arise • Child Advocacy: Meet with children needing additional support in class during church servicesEvent Planning & Leadership  • Creative Vision: Oversee the creative vision for major KM Kids events, including the Christmas Program, Holy Spirit Conference Kids Program, Easter Celebration, and Kids Camp • Implementation: Lead creative planning with Kids Admin and the Core Team to manage timelines and volunteer coordination for eventsSunday Oversight  • Oversee Sunday services every Sunday, with one Sunday service off a month • Lead pre-service team huddles for both services  • Support for classroom leads with pastoral and operational oversight, noting concerns, feedback, or highlights to review weeklyOther Duties As Assigned • This role may include other duties as needed to support the mission and ministry of the church. A flexible, team-first mindset and readiness to serve where needed are essentialFor more about our culture and whether you'll be a good fit, please check out the full job description: https://bit.ly/42zzbs3

  • Compensation
    $52,000-$70,000 per year