Kids Director

JOB DESCRIPTION

Direct Report: Hire Date:

Department: Kids Ministry Job Title: Kids Director

Purpose: 

The Kids Director crafts a safe and inviting environment where children are introduced and taught the Gospel of Jesus Christ, where both kids and volunteers can grow in Christ.

Experience and Knowledge Required:

• Must possess natural love and care for all generations in the church 
• Committed to the Vision, Mission and Values of South Shore
• Deep devotion to God and love for His Word
• Gifted leadership skills 
• Highly relational with both kids and adults
• Articulate 
• Disciplined (works hard and smart)
• Humble attitude
• Innovative and creative
• Able to attract others to the kids ministry
• Able to develop a team-oriented culture through training, mentoring and teaching
• Willing to engage with others in accountable relationships
• Exceptional organization and communication skills
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to handle confidential information
• Strong attention to detail
• Exceptional work ethic and commitment to excellence
• Capable of handle multiple projects effectively
• Theological and doctrinal alignment with South Shore on important matters

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Oversee all programming for kids throughout the church.
• Establish and maintain a secure system that protects children in our church's care. 
• Plan and oversee special events related to children and families.
• In consultation with other church leaders, define a vision for the Kids Ministry that contributes to the church's overall vision. Develop a ministry plan to achieve that vision. 
• Recruit, develop, and deploy Kids Ministry volunteers. 
• Maintain the integrity of the children's Bible teaching time by ensuring the instruction is consistent with the doctrinal convictions of the church. 
• Manage all children's ministry volunteers that work with children from infancy through fifth grade. 
• Identify and execute ministry and missions opportunities for children to participate in. 
• Review all curriculum used by the Kids Ministry and ensure they are consistent with the church's doctrinal commitments. 

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• In consultation with other ministry leaders and senior church leadership, develop an annual budget for the Kids ministry and operate within the constraints of that budget. 
• Other duties as assigned

Staff Responsibilities:

• Love for God
• Love for People
• Work ethic that is excellent, protective and frugal with time and money
• Attitude of a servant, enjoyable to be with and devoted to the call of God and the church
• Assist with pastoral care needs of the church and keep that team apprised on all related issues.
• Be available as needed to assist in crisis situations, hospital visits, funerals, and/or weddings.
• Participate in “on call ministry” rotation  as needed .
• Attend Sunday services (30/30 rule: arriving 30 minutes before volunteers arrive and leaving 30 minutes after services end or until the attendees have left) and assist at events as needed.
• Set an example by attending all church events.