Director of Kids Ministry

The Organization:

Colorado Community Church is an interdenominational, multicultural church located in Aurora, Colorado. They exist to transform the city of Denver and beyond by helping people connect to Christ, Community, and Calling!

The Position:

The Director of Kids Ministry leads the Kids Ministry Department within the Family Life Zone. This position oversees all ministries for children from Birth through 5th grade. This person must love kids and have a passion to see children give their hearts and lives to Jesus and grow to be more like Him. This person is a compelling communicator and leader, faithfully working with volunteers to creatively bring the Bible to life with dynamic storytelling, together with a blend of the gifts of drama, worship, and other artistic expressions, while providing a safe and nurturing environment for elementary-aged kids. This position reports to the Family Life Zone Leader. This is a full-time (40hrs/week), exempt (salaried), department leader-level position with benefits.

Responsibilities:

Department Leadership:

• Provide vision, leadership, and resources for an effective and contagious Christ-centered Kids Ministry to accomplish the overall Ministry Plan of Colorado Community Church.
• Develop and execute a Ministry Plan for the Kids Ministry Department.
• Develop a fiscally responsible budget and ensure the ministry operates within its confines.
• Kids Ministry Staff Oversight:
• Lead, motivate, and shepherd the Kids Ministry Department Staff.
• Recruit, train, and shepherd volunteers (Teachers, storytellers, musicians, etc., composed of adults, youth, and 4th or 5th-grade kids) to teach and care for our kids during all our Kids Ministry programming.

Program Development:

• Plan, coordinate, and oversee Kids Ministry programming to include activities such as weekend services, Wednesday nights, Vacation Bible School, Camps, Fall Festivals, 4th&5th grade ministry, and other special classes and events to connect children and their families to Christ, Community, and Calling.
• Choose and oversee the implementation of a Kids Ministry curriculum that is biblically accurate, age-appropriate, and easy for volunteers to use.
• Equip and resource parents in their roles as the primary spiritual leaders of their children.
• Regularly guide and equip families and their children who are interested in Baptism and Communion.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Provide general care to the kids and families associated with our Kids Ministry.
• Participate in weekend worship services as requested.
• Meetings: Attend all required staff meetings/retreats (ex: Weekly "Devos & Prayer", Monthly Staff Luncheons, Annual Retreat, etc.)

Work Schedule:

• Weekends: Must be available to work at least 44 full calendar weekends per year for worship service coverage as well as special services as scheduled (Thanksgiving Eve, Christmas Eve, Easter, etc.). Up to two additional weekends away to "Grow Fruit on Other's Trees" may be requested for outside ministry purposes (retreat, mission trip, training conference, etc.).
• Wednesdays: Must be available to consistently work Wednesday evenings throughout the school year and during summer programming.
• Office Hours: In coordination with your Zone Leader, establish and maintain regular weekday office hours, considering KM programming and other staffing needs to ensure consistent KM presence in the office.

Qualifications:

Character:

• A Christ-honoring life marked by personal holiness, prayer, bible study, spiritual and emotional maturity, and increasing dependence on the Holy Spirit (Titus 1:6-9, 1 Timothy 3:1-7).
• Unquestionable integrity, specifically in areas of handling finances, relationships, and time management.
• A person who understands and models the Christian principle of servant-leadership. Someone who is eager, flexible, and has a teachable spirit.

Competency:

• College degree (preferably at Bible college) with at least 3 years of full-time ministry experience highly preferred.
• Broad knowledge of childhood development and needs.
• Pastoral gifting; naturally shepherds with strong gifts in leadership and teaching.
• Creative skills and ability to clearly communicate biblical truths to children in a manner that is fresh, engaging and relevant.
• Proven experience in team building, envisioning and training people for ministry with a missional attitude and focus.
• Comfortable in interdenominational and multicultural settings.
• Effectively communicates with and relates to people of all ages.
• Willingness to work within a flexible schedule.
• Takes personal initiative in learning.
• Able to learn and effectively use the church database system.
• Solid computer skills with MS Office Suite and Google Suite.

Convictions:

• A clear call to ministry and affirmation in that role.
• In full agreement with Colorado Community's "Statement of Faith" and wholeheartedly embraces and champions "Who We Are".
• Supportive of the structure (Christ-centered, Board-governed, Staff-led, Congregation Mobilized) and leadership of Colorado Community Church.
• Strives for excellence in all work

Salary & Benefits:

• 65k-70k
• PTO + Holidays
• Sick Leave
• Retirement

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