Position Summary
The New Haven VoxKids Director is tasked with developing and sustaining a successful children’s ministry through dynamic programming and discipleship of children, excellent training and discipleship of volunteers, and investment in families. VoxKids exists to draw children to the wonder of the gospel of Jesus Christ and to partner with parents to lead children in a life of lasting faith through intentional community.
Ephesians 4:12 - Their responsibility is to equip God’s people to do his work and build up the church, the body of Christ.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:
Sunday Execution:
A. Classroom/Volunteer:
Tailor lessons and prepare lesson supplies for a dynamic Sunday VoxKids’ program.
Recruit, train, and equip volunteers to execute Sunday mornings: effective teaching of the bible story and activities; discipleship of children; and classroom management that promotes a safe and inviting classroom environment.
Maintain inventory of VoxKids classroom furniture, toys/books, and supplies, as well as merchandise and print material. Update and purchase items as needed.
Support and equip volunteers by providing encouragement, resources, feedback, and demonstrations of appreciation.
Visit classes for the purpose of evaluation and teacher support.
B. Safety/Security:
Implement campus specific protocols for the safety and security of children: check-in and check-out protocol, emergency and safety preparedness procedures, and security measures (creating barriers to ensure kids space is off limits to the general public).
Ensure VoxKids policies and procedures are being implemented with fidelity.
Continual assessment of your VoxKids ministry, develop and execute strategies to strengthen and grow the ministry.
C. Family Connection:
Develop, prepare, and execute family engagement touch points and new family connections/initiatives.
Develop or connect parents to parenting or family community group opportunities.
Plan and develop opportunities for kids and families to serve the community or church.
Administrative
Check and promptly respond to emails, voicemails, and mail received.
Ensure thorough and efficient communication with parents regarding updates, curriculum details, and events via newsletters, emails and flyers, and social media.
Maintain current records and databases for volunteer connections, contact information, background checks, and rosters.
Maintain current records for family contact information.
Communicates the needs of the children’s program to other staff and church leaders as appropriate.
Develop and manage site-specific VoxKids budget and expenses.
Oversees and coordinates classroom repairs, updates, and purchases of any supplies.
Ensures Sunday supplies are organized and packed for transport to NHV venue on Sundays.
Local Site
Attends Directional Team meetings, weekly check-ins with Campus Pastors, and weekly Staff meetings.
Coordinates and recruits childcare for site-specific events.
Participates in the life and worship of Vox Church.
Central
Partner with Central Kids Director to pilot ongoing new initiatives in programming, structure, branding, outreach, and team discipleship.
Participate in ongoing Local Director meetings for spiritual, leadership, personal, and professional development.
Help organize, recruit, and participate in Central VoxKids events (i.e. VBS, Worship Nights, Christmas, etc.)
Be available to disciple parents and children in Baptism and Child Dedication events.
Participate in central curriculum committee meetings and brainstorm supplemental content to support families.
Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)
Skills and Characteristics Required
Positive/Energetic
Flexible
Spiritual maturity
Strong Organizational and Leadership skills
Servant Hearted
Biblically Knowledgeable
Excellent Communicator
Engaging Teacher
Self-Motivated - Seeks opportunities to grow professionally.
A Proven Passion for Children’s Ministry
Strong conflict management and public relations skills
Calm under pressure in changing and/or emergency situations
Competencies:
Live and be advancing in the 7 Golden Habits
A vibrant, growing relationship with Jesus
Understand & embody the Vox Church Distinctives
Skilled at recruiting and networking
Able to lead and manage a team
Physically capable of sustained activity.
Coachable, teachable, and flexible spirit
Strong work-ethic
Leadership experience
University graduate, preferably with a complimentary major to enhance ministry to children
Physical Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.
Position requirements include the ability to assist with Load in/Load out of Sunday morning essential equipment.
Physically capable of sustained activity.
Note
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.