Children’s Director

Centerville Christian church is seeking a Full-time Children’s Minister/Director to oversee ministry and programming for children (nursery-5th grade).

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position will provide oversight and leadership for regular weekly children’s programming, special children’s/family events, curriculum, recruitment/training of children’s volunteers, and promotion of children’s events and programming.

The Children’s Director will:

*Lead and work with teams/volunteers to plan and coordinate classroom elements and curriculum.

*Teach as needed.

*Solicit creative feedback from children’s leadership team that includes input into activities, resources, and strategies.

*Align ministry volunteers with CCC’s mission, vision, and strategy.

*Attend weekly staff meetings and other meetings as directed.

*Create goals, guidelines, and accountability that encourage recruiting and volunteer development.  Set and meet proper deadlines.

*Recruit volunteers and give necessary and proper training and development of these volunteers sharing in this ministry.

*Manage and determine children’s ministry budget (including sub-areas of oversight), ensuring that all guidelines for expenses and purchases are properly followed.

*Work closely with student ministry and volunteers to ensure smooth age transitions and proper curriculum.

Familiarity with Mac OS, Planning Center Online, Slack, Propresenter, and/or Elexio church management software is a plus. He/she will also oversee all seasonal children’s outreach events such as Christmas and Easter.

REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants should have a solid and developed understanding of child development and education. Preferred applicants should have 2+ years experience as a full time minister in a similar position (250+ in attendance) working with a multi-staff team. Though not required, a bachelors degree or higher is preferred.