Director of Children and Family Ministries

Job Description

Job Description

Children and Family Ministry Coordinator

Reports to: Senior Pastor                                       Effective: 8/18/2026

Directly Supervises: Volunteers

Status: Part-time

FLSA: Non-exempt

Hours : Part-Time (20-35 hrs./week); variable hours depending upon church calendar and schedule

Job Summary

To provide meaningful opportunities for children and their families to grow in their faith together (primarily preschool-grade 4), and to nurture the faith formation of children and families as they grow as followers of Jesus.

Essential Functions

(Essential means – this position exists to perform the function, there are limited staff available to perform the function, and it’s specialized to the person hired.)

1. To collaborate with ministry staff to develop long-range programming.

1. To lead and oversee – in conjunction with the Children & Family Advisory Team and other ministry staff – the educational ministries of children (preschool-grade four), including, but not limited to:

a)      Identifying and developing curriculum for Faith Formation (Sunday and Wednesday classes) and procuring/organizing all necessary supplies and materials.

b)      Planning and coordinating Sunday morning programming for preschool to grade four students.

c)      Planning and coordinating Wednesday evening programming for pre-confirmation-age students (kindergarten through grade four).

d)      Recruiting, training, and scheduling lay teachers, assistants, and other volunteers.

1. To provide intergenerational, faith-formation opportunities to engage children, families, and the congregation through education, workshops, small groups, and special events, including, but not limited to:

a)      Coordinating the Christmas program.

b)      Planning with staff to develop ideas for special worship services for Advent, Lent, etc. to identify ways to include children and their families and then coordinating those activities.

c)      Planning and Coordinating Kids’ Camp (VBS).

d)      Coordinating additional programming, including intergenerational and special events and activities throughout the year.  

1. To collaborate with ministry staff for Faith Milestones:

a) Planning and leading the following Milestones: Backpack Blessing, Entering Sunday

School, and Gift of the Word (distribution of Bibles to preschoolers, 1st graders, and

3rd graders).

b) Planning and coordinating with staff for all other Milestone Moments.  

5.      To manage and maintain, in conjunction with the Office Manager and Director of Youth and Family Ministries, updated class lists, annual student registration forms, and background checks for all adult volunteers.

1. To manage and maintain the Holy Hub.

Other Responsibilities

• Participate in weekly staff meetings and other meetings (ex. Children & Family Advisory Team), as needed.
• Write monthly updates to church council and an annual Children/Family Ministry Report.
• Communicate information and programming details (to parents, students, and the congregation) in a timely manner, through weekly emails, handouts, Bulletin, Messenger, worship slides, and social media.
• Operate within budget finances (and track donations and expenditures).
• Participate in supervision/appraisal program for staff as directed by the Senior Pastor.
• Provide collaborative leadership – in conjunction with the Director of Youth and Family Ministries – for the Children & Family and the Youth & Family Advisory Teams.
• Other related duties as assigned by the Lead Pastor or Council President.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Post-Secondary Degree (Recommended but not required)
• Experience working with early childhood and elementary students (2 years recommended but not required)
• US work authorization/ Employment Authorization Required
• Multi State/Federal Criminal Background Check

Work Environment : The position of Children/Family Ministry Coordinator requires great flexibility in hours available for work, including evening and weekends. The Coordinator should be in the office a sufficient amount of time to coordinate with church staff and to be accessible to members of the congregation (in-person or by phone/email).

Physical Demands:

• Able to lift 10+ pounds, use a step stool, and walk long distances to cart supplies, back and forth, around the building
• Desk work, which may involve sitting for long periods of time
• General office duties such as typing, copying, and filing

Core Competencies:

• 1. Genuine love for children, relates well to varied age groups, is patient, and enjoys working with children and families.
• 2. Central desire to help children grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ.
• 3. Ability to work closely as a team player with other staff, especially with the Senior Pastor and Director of Youth and Family Ministries.
• 4. Strong Communication skills and ability to work as a team player.
• 5. Self-motivated with strong organizational and management skills.
• 6. Flexible
• 7. Resourceful in identifying and scheduling volunteers for various ministry programs.
• 8. Ability to identify external resources for curriculum and development.
• 9. Proficient in the use of social media to promote ministries of the Children and Family Ministry program.