Position Summary

Local VoxKids Director’s mission is to develop and lead an environment that brings children, families, and volunteers closer to Jesus Christ and build a foundation of faith.

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:1. Tailor lessons and prepare lesson supplies for a dynamic Sunday VoxKids’ program.

2. 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.

3. Maintain inventory of VoxKids classroom furniture, toys/books, and supplies, as well as merchandise and print material. Update and purchase items as needed. 4. Support and equip volunteers by providing encouragement, resources, feedback, and demonstrations of appreciation5. Visit classes for the purpose of evaluation and teacher support.

B. Safety/Security:1. 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).2. Ensure VoxKids policies and procedures are being implemented with fidelity. 3. Continual assessment of your VoxKids ministry, develop and execute strategies to strengthen and grow the ministry.

C. Family Connection

1. Develop, prepare, and execute family engagement touch points and new family connections/initiatives.

2. Develop or connect parents to parenting or family community group opportunities.

3. 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 purchase of any supplies.

Local Site

Attends Directional Team meetings, weekly check-in’s with Campus Pastors, 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

1. Positive/Energetic

2. Flexible

3. Spiritual maturity

4. Strong Organizational and Leadership skills

5. Servant Hearted

6. Biblically Knowledgeable

7. Excellent Communicator

8. Engaging Teacher9. Self-Motivated - Seeks opportunities to grow professionally.

9. A Proven Passion for Children’s Ministry11. Strong conflict management and public relation skills 12. 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 ability to assist with Load in/Load out of Sunday morning essential equipment.

Physically capable of sustained activity.