Director of Children's Ministries

Director of Children's Ministries - 30 Hours

Promote the Kingdom of God in leading Children’s Ministries staff and volunteers to further the Mission and Vision of Faith Community UMC.

Spiritual

Professes Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior

Commitment to personal spiritual growth

Considers this position a life ministry, not just a job

Models standards and expectations of leaders within FCUMC, including:

• church membership, worship attendance, small group participation
• financial generosity, and serving out of call and giftedness

Overall Leadership of Children’s Ministries

Vision and plan new ways to grow Children’s Ministries to strengthen our Faith Community in worship, group life and service.

Recruit and train children’s ministry volunteers.

Prepare and Oversee Children’s Ministry budget and business issues.

Provide clear, effective, and timely communication of all children’s ministry information.

Oversee the Children’s Music Program

Supervise Children’s Ministries Staff.

Supervise Preschool Director

Lead monthly, annual and seasonal events/programming, including but not limited to VBS, Upward, Children’s Musical, Father/Daughter Dance, Third Grad Bible programs.

Development and maintenance of Sunday morning curriculum, registration and database

Additional Responsibilities

Active Participant of staff teams.

Be available to children and families as needed.

Integrate the children’s education program within the total ministry of FCUMC.

Additional relevant responsibilities as assigned by the Senior Pastor.

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred or proven experience in Children’s Ministries

Track record of successful and effective interpersonal relationships required

Demonstrated excellence in leading others required

Event planning experience                            

Skills

Excellent team-based leadership abilities, contributing to a “strengths-based” environment          

Exceptional management skills, including the ability to set and maintain boundaries

Able to train or to organize training for volunteers and staff to participate in ministry.

Outstanding work ethic; self-starter

Exceptional communication and organizational skills

Passionate and relevant teacher who effectively communicates spiritual concepts to children

Professional behavior and communication in a team-based staff environment

Great relational skills with both children and adults

Humble spirit that continually desires to learn and improve

If married, strong family commitment and emphasis

Emotional and spiritual maturity

Proficient computer skills

This position requires (check all that apply):

X Normal periods of sitting and standing in an office environment.

? Extended periods of sitting at a workstation/desk in an office environment.

X Extended period of standing.

? Lifting and/or pushing objects up tolbs. on a regular basis

X Lifting and/or pushing objects up to 30 lbs. on an occasional basis.

? Working with heavy machinery or equipment on ? regular ? occasional basis such as:

? Working outdoors in potentially inclement weather conditions.

? Working at heights of up tofeet.

? Other:

All of the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions for which reasonable accommodation will be made.  All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills, and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently.  This job description is not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties and responsibilities or requirements.  Staff may be required to perform other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor.  This job description reflects assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.  This job description is not approved or for official use without the approval of Human Resources, as indicated below.