Children's Pastor

OVERVIEW Join our vibrant community as a Children’s Pastor and inspire the next generation with faith, compassion, and leadership. In this dynamic role, you will create engaging spiritual programs, nurture children’s spiritual growth, and foster a welcoming environment where young hearts can flourish. Your passion for working with children and dedication to Christian values will help shape a nurturing space for families and young believers alike. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to lead with enthusiasm, support families through mentorship, and make a meaningful impact on children’s lives. CORE RESPONSIBILITIES Spiritual Leadership & Teaching Develop and teach age‑appropriate, biblically sound curriculum rooted in the authority of Scripture Lead or oversee children's church, Sunday school classes, and any midweek programs Ensure all teaching aligns with the doctrinal statement of the church Model a personal, growing walk with Christ before children, parents, and volunteers Volunteer Recruitment & Development Recruit, train, and shepherd a team of volunteers to staff all children's ministry areas Conduct regular volunteer meetings and provide ongoing encouragement and accountability Ensure all volunteers understand and follow child safety and protection policies Parental Partnership Communicate regularly with parents regarding curriculum, events, and spiritual development of their children Cast vision for the role of the home as the primary place of discipleship Be available to counsel and pray with parents regarding the spiritual needs of their children Administrative Duties Maintain accurate attendance and participation records Manage the children's ministry budget responsibly and with accountability to leadership Coordinate the scheduling of classrooms, volunteers, and events Maintain and update child check‑in and safety procedures Event Planning & Programming Plan and execute special events such as Vacation Bible School (VBS), holiday programs, and attend Jr. Camp Coordinate with other ministry areas for churchwide events Child Safety & Compliance Conduct or coordinate background checks on all volunteers working with children Maintain a safe, welcoming, and orderly environment in all children's spaces SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS Required Genuine, saving faith in Jesus Christ and active membership in a local Baptist church A clear call to children's ministry and a demonstrable love for children Strong working knowledge of the Bible and ability to teach it clearly and accurately Ability to communicate effectively with children across multiple age groups Organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously Reliable, self‑motivated, and able to work independently with minimal supervision Willing to submit to and work cooperatively under the authority of the Senior Pastor Preferred (but not required for the right candidate) Formal education or training in Christian education, Bible, theology, or a related field Previous experience in children's ministry leadership Familiarity with children's curriculum resources and VBS programs Basic computer and communication skills (email, planning tools, social media for ministry use) HOURS & COMPENSATION Classification:Part-time, flexible hours Expected Hours:Approximately 20 hours per week (negotiable based on church needs and candidate availability) Required Presence:All church service and main church activities Compensation:Commensurate with experience and church budget A NOTE TO CANDIDATES We understand this is a part‑time position and recognize that the right person will be balancing other work or family responsibilities. We are committed to working with our Children's Pastor to establish a schedule that is sustainable, honoring to family, and effective for ministry. Benefits: Flexible schedule Paid time off Relocation assistance Work Location: In person #J-18808-Ljbffr