Rolling Bay Presbyterian Church on Bainbridge Island is looking for an excellent Director of Children's Ministry. We are receiving applications through March 31, 2012. We are looking for a leader who has infectious passion for working with children and volunteers in a Christian church. We need a "self-starter" who seeks a tremendous challenge of building a vibrant children's ministry. We want a person with superior skills in communication, organization and planning, and teaching children. Success will depend on the director's ability to recruit, train, and lead volunteers in children's ministry. Please read the job description below to discern if you are the person God is calling to lead children's ministry in our church. To apply, please send a full resume and detailed cover letter to the search committee at directorofchildrensministry@gmail.com. The cover letter should answer the question: Why do I believe God is calling me to be the Director of Children's Ministry at Rolling Bay Presbyterian Church?
Job Description
Position Title , Director of Children's Ministry
PT, Year Around, minimum 20 hrs per week
Accountable To, Pastor-Head of Staff
Collaborates With, Children/Youth/Family Committee
Supervise, PT Children's Ministry Assistant & PT Nursery Workers
Presence Required on Sunday, Yes
Required Attendance Committee Meetings, Yes
Purpose of Position: To lead, develop, and manage programs and ministry volunteers in the area of children's ministry (Nursery-6th Grade) in order to fulfill the mission of Rolling Bay Presbyterian Church to equip people to be the light of Christ to the world.
Position Summary:
Under the supervision of the Head of Staff and in collaboration with Children, Youth, & Family Ministry Committee (CYFM), build a vibrant, sustainable education and faith development program for children from birth through 6th grade. The main and most important program is Sunday morning and runs concurrently with two services of worship. The program will integrate the Bible and primarily focus on developing a knowledge and love of our Lord, Jesus Christ, equip our children for discipleship, provide opportunities for service, and support parents in raising their children to be the light of Christ in the world.
Qualifications:
Long-term faith commitment to Jesus Christ demonstrated in active participation in a Christian Church through regular worship and service.
An active, meaningful life of prayer.
Degree in Children's Ministry, Christian Education, Divinity, Education, Child Development, Child Psychology, Family Studies, or commensurate experience leading children's ministry programs in a Christian church.
Preference given to those living in Kitsap County
Must integrate fully into the life of worship, fellowship, and service at Rolling Bay Presbyterian Church. Membership at Rolling Bay Presbyterian Church is not required.
Superior skills in communication and collaboration with parents, volunteers, staff, CYFM, other committees, and the congregation at large.
Superior skills in organization and planning
Superior skills in recruiting, training, and supporting adult volunteers of all ages working with children
Superior skills in teaching, leading and interacting with children through 6th grade.
An infectious enthusiasm and passion for working with children in a church context
"Self-starter" who seeks a tremendous challenge to rebuild a ministry
Responsibilities
1. Create, develop, implement, teach and oversee Christian Education programming for children from birth through 6th grade: includes Sunday Morning Sunday School, Children's Offerings, Children's Worship Kits, Summer Vacation Bible School, Advent/Christmas programs and pageants, Lenten/Easter activities like egg hunts, bible skills classes for elementary age children, 5th/6th grade fellowship group, children and family outings or picnics, other children and family fellowship events, outreach events.
2. Select, purchase, or design age appropriate curricula and supplies.
3. Coordinate and integrate all children's ministry planning with other areas of ministry like Youth, Congregational Life, Missions, Community & Spiritual Formation.
4. Create a yearly budget request. Oversee yearly spending. Review monthly spending with CYFM Committee at regular monthly meeting & monthly with Head of Staff.
5. Hire, schedule, and supervise nursery staff; establish safe and healthy procedures for Nursery operation.
6. Oversee background checks for all people working with children and youth.
7. To recruit, train, motivate, and develop volunteers in area finding places for volunteers that fit their skill and interest. Success will depend on the ability to recruit, train, and manage volunteers.
8. Supervise ministry assistant; effectively delegate tasks to assistants and committed volunteers.
9. Create a vibrant, attractive, and welcoming environment in children's ministry area
10. Establish regular and frequent communication with children, parents, program volunteers, CYFM Committee using multiple channels and current means of communication. Maintain accurate family information data for communication.
11. Maintain and communicate Sunday School attendance to Head of Staff.
12. Seek and implement best practices and standards in children's ministry.
Time requirements
It is a year around, part-time, position with heavy hours on Sunday mornings. Regular weekly hours will be agreed upon between the Head of Staff and employee. Because of the nature of the position there will be flexibility in terms of office hours.
Term
All employment at Rolling Bay Presbyterian Church is at will employment and requires acceptance of personnel policies outlined in the Staff Handbook.
Training, resources, and support
Training and orientation will be provided by the Pastor, Elders, other staff, and volunteers.
Continuing education costs covered by congregation up to an agreed upon amount.
Compensation
The annual salary for this position is very competitive and is set annually by the church board.
- Location: Bainbridge Island
- Compensation: Very Competitive Part-Time Salary
- This is a part-time job.
- This is at a non-profit organization.
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