Benefits:
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Role Overview
The Kids Ministry Coordinator is responsible for supporting the kids’ ministry in the development and execution of a comprehensive kids’ ministry that effectively facilitates the spiritual foundation and discipleship of children, ages birth through 6th grade within The Cross Church high-expectation culture and mission to “Spread God’s Fame by making disciples of All People”. The Kids Ministry Coordinator reports to the Kids and Special Needs Minister.
Job Classification
Full-time; Non-exempt with benefits.
Schedule
Office Hours:
Monday – Thursday 8AM to 5PM
approximately 34-36 hours
Ministry Hours:
Wednesday/ Saturday/ Sunday
approximately 4-6 hours
*The schedule for this position may vary depending upon weekend assignments and ministry events that occur in the evenings and on weekends.
Responsibilities and Expectations
• Provide support in the execution of a dynamic, Biblical and Christ-centered educational ministry for children.
• Assist in the implementation of curriculum and strategies for large group lessons, weekend Growth Groups and mid-week activities.
• Provide leadership and direction for special events and activities such as Wednesday nights, camps, age-appropriate gatherings and summer programs.
• Recruit, train, equip, disciple and show appreciation for ministry volunteers.
• Perform administrative duties that are required to support the preschool ministry such as printing curriculum, attendance records, promotion materials, correspondence, scheduling resources, collecting/recording payments, event registration and other duties as needed.
• Organize, stock, reorder and gather supplies to support ministry events and volunteers.
• Provide pastoral care, encouragement, and counseling to children, parents, and families, such as professions of faith in Christ, baptism, family matters, and bereavement as needed.
• Help maintain a safe, clean and appealing environment for children.
• Steward church resources with care, such as furniture, fixtures, equipment, supplies and other resources used by kids’ ministry.
• Attend a worship service, staff meetings, ministry team meetings each week.
• Foster a cooperative, healthy and motivating relationship with staff, volunteers and church families.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications, Experience and Critical Skills
• Agreement with The Cross Church’s faith statement and mission to spread God’s fame by making disciples of all people.”
• Committed to biblical Christian principles and teachings both professionally and personally.
• Established pattern of Bible study and prayer.
• A personal conviction and calling to preschool ministry.
• Previous experience in a children’s ministry role at a Baptist church or a comparable denomination.
• Ability to understand and relate to children and families.
• Passionate about seeing families grow together in their faith.
• Experience with recruiting, motivating, equipping and scheduling volunteers.
• An understanding that every child should be known, loved and cared for like Jesus.
• Ability to use appropriate judgment in the areas of discretion, sensitivity and confidentiality.
• Flexibility to serve where needed.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative team environment.
• Organized and the ability to give attention to details.
• Ability to troubleshoot, multitask and dream big.
• Competency in computer/web-based technology with the capacity to learn new applications quickly.
• The Cross Church membership is expected.
• Ability to speak, read and write English.
• Sufficient good health to discharge duties properly.
• Passing criminal, financial and sexual misconduct background checks required.