Kids Leader/Pastor (Part-Time)

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

KIDS LEADER/PASTOR - Part-Time (25 hours/week) // CROSSROADS CHURCH

The Part-Time Kids Leader (unlicensed)/Pastor (licensed) is responsible for overseeing the children’s ministry (birth through 5th grade) at their assigned campus. This role includes campus oversight of all kids weekly programming, recruiting and training volunteers, supporting families, and maintaining a safe and Christ-centered environment for children. The Kids Pastor/Leader reports to the Campus Pastor and collaborates with the broader Crossroads Kids Ministry team.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Leadership & Oversight

• Oversee all CR Kids ministry operations at the assigned campus.
• Lead weekend services, special events, and volunteer team meetings.
• Plan and schedule programming in advance to ensure consistency and preparedness.
• Ensure weekend services are developmentally appropriate, biblically sound, and effectively delivered.

Volunteer Recruitment & Development

• Recruit, interview, and onboard new volunteer leaders.
• Train and equip volunteers to fulfill their roles effectively.
• Maintain regular communication and provide ongoing support and recognition for volunteers.
• Ensure adequate volunteer coverage for all scheduled ministry times.

Family Engagement & Spiritual Support

• Provide care and support for children and their families.
• Maintain a welcoming and relational environment for families attending CR Kids.
• Share resources and communicate regularly with parents to support discipleship at home.

Program Execution & Improvement

• Create and maintain a safe, organized, and engaging environment for children.
• Implement curriculum and activities that align with church values and biblical teaching.
• Evaluate programming regularly for effectiveness and make necessary adjustments.

Campus Responsibilities

• Engage fully as a leader/pastor at the campus, participating in staff meetings, events and weekend services. 
• Be a visible, pastoral presence within the campus community, stepping into care opportunities as they arise.

Central Team Responsibilities  

• Actively participate in weekly Kids Team meetings and central events. 
• Contribute to kids curriculum preparation, teaching series, and Kids ministry central event planning as appropriate.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPECTATIONS

Education

• 4-year bachelor’s degree in related field or experience in kids ministry is preferred.
• Pastoral Licensure required for pastoral title.   

Qualifications

• Highly Organized 
• Work independently and collaborate with all teams.
• Strong passion for kids discipleship.
• Skilled in volunteer leadership, communication, and organization.
• Comfortable working evenings/weekends and engaging with families as appropriate.
• Awareness of/an agreement with the ECC (Evangelical Covenant Church) theology and practice.

Environment

• Work is accomplished primarily indoors in an administrative environment. 
• Will require flexibility for extra hours during key seasons of ministry.
• Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday work schedule. 

Crossroads Staff Culture:

• Embrace the Mission: Be deeply committed to help one more person in one more place meet and be changed by Jesus.
• Advance the Vision: Help propel Crossroads toward becoming an Outwardly Facing, Next Gen Focused, Multi-Ethnic church that both reaches and reflects the communities we serve.
• Live the Culture: Embody our Staff Commitments of: Expect God to Move, Move as One, Take it Personally, Be Actively for Each Other, Invest in the Next, Leave the 99  

Classification: Non-Exempt; Hourly

Status: Part-time (25 hours)

Directly Reports To: Campus Pastor