Children's Ministry Director

Job Description

Job Description

The Kids Ministry Director provides leadership, vision, and oversight for all children’s
programming from Nursery through 5th Grade. This full-time role ensures a safe,
engaging, and spiritually enriching environment where children can encounter God’s
love and grow in their faith. The Director is responsible for developing long-term
strategies, building and equipping teams, partnering with families, and executing
impactful weekly programs and special events.

The ideal candidate is a visionary leader with a pastor’s heart, strong organizational
skills, and the ability to create fun, meaningful, and faith-forming experiences for
children and their families.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Ministry Development:
● Develop and implement the vision for Kids Ministry in alignment with the church’s
mission and values.
● Recruit, train, equip, and motivate a large volunteer team to serve in weekly
services, midweek programming, VBS, and special events.
● Supervise Children’s Ministry staff and volunteers, providing coaching,
accountability, and support.
● Cultivate a healthy, prayerful, and fun team culture marked by encouragement,
excellence, and servant leadership.
● Manage the Kids Ministry budget and steward resources responsibly.

Programming & Curriculum:
● Coordinate engaging, age-appropriate Sunday and midweek programming for
Nursery–5th Grade.
● Select, adapt, implement, or create a biblically sound curriculum that helps
children grow in their understanding of God.

● Create high-energy, meaningful large group experiences and relational small
group environments.
● Design ministry spaces that are safe, creative, and welcoming for children and
families.

Event Planning & Special Initiatives:
● Lead the planning and execution of major annual events such as Kids Camp,
Easter, Harvest/Family Events, and Christmas celebrations.
● Provide childcare support for churchwide events as needed.
● Partner with other ministry leaders (Youth, Worship, NextGen) for integrated
events and programs.

Family Engagement & Communication:
● Build strong relationships with parents, equipping them as the primary spiritual
leaders of their children.
● Communicate regularly with families about programming, policies, and spiritual
growth opportunities.
● Collaborate with other church staff to ensure alignment and cross-ministry
support.
● Provide pastoral and spiritual care to kids and families.

Safety & Operations:
● Establish and uphold safety and security protocols, including check-in/check-out
systems, emergency procedures, and adherence to Safe Ministry Policy.
● Maintain accurate records (attendance, incidents, volunteer schedules, budgets).
● Ensure ministry spaces are safe, clean, and fully stocked with necessary
supplies.

Qualifications:
● Strong personal relationship with Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior
● Passionate about children’s ministry and seeing families grow in their faith.
● 5–7 years of leadership experience in children’s ministry or related fields.
● Bachelor’s Degree in Children’s Ministry, Christian Education, or related field (or
equivalent experience).
● Proven ability to build and lead volunteer teams.
● Knowledge of child development principles, safety protocols, and best practices
for children’s programming.

● Experience managing budgets, programs, and multiple ministry projects.

Skills & Attributes:
● Strong organizational and administrative skills; able to manage multiple projects
in a fast-paced environment.
● Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
● Proficiency with social media, digital tools, and church management systems.
● Visionary leadership that can develop long-term strategies and inspire teams
toward growth.
● Creative and innovative in designing engaging, age-appropriate programming.
● Team-builder who recruits, equips, and celebrates volunteers while fostering a
positive ministry culture.
● Responsible and proactive by being organized, reliable, and driven to achieve
ministry goals.
● Effective communicator who connects well with children, families, volunteers, and
staff.

Working Conditions:
● This full-time role requires availability on Sundays, mid-week evening
programming, and flexibility for special events and seasonal programs.
● Some physical activity, including setting up spaces and interacting with children,
is required.
● Fulfill 40 hours per week across 5 workdays, including Sundays and one
midweek evening and office hours Tuesday-Thursday.
● Be present for all major Kids Ministry events and programs.
● Flex hours during event weeks to ensure balance of workload and availability.

Onboarding and Support:
● Training and support from the Director of Ministry.
● Regular check-ins will be scheduled to ensure the resources and guidance
needed to succeed.

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform
other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing mission of the church.