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Supervisor: Lead Pastor, Administrative Pastor
Position Overview: The Children’s Ministries Director plans and supervises programs and activities for children to ensure a smoothly operating, safe and effective program. The director will recruit and train leaders who will touch children’s lives with God’s love, teach them God’s Word and provide fellowship with God’s people—laying a foundation that will keep children interested in the things of God and involved in church. You will be liable for guaranteeing that all attendees are considered, regular meetings are held, and the running of the overall ministry is smooth.
Responsibilities:
- Be a part of the worshiping community of Kingman First SBC on a regular basis, taking part in the services as necessary
- Attend weekly staff meetings, schedule and run monthly ministry meetings for volunteers, and attend any other meetings required by the supervising pastors
- Oversee and coordinate all aspects of the children’s ministries
- Coordinate activities with other ministries in cooperation with staff
- Be in contact with office staff and provide a timely and accurate schedule of all activities. Keep the congregation informed of events using the appropriate vehicles provided by the church (e.g. web page, social media, bulletins, etc.). Keep all handouts and trifolds current. Provide monthly reports for administration and a year-end report for the congregation.
- Be personable to the children and to parents/guardians
- Help in the design and implementation of the curriculum for children’s ministries. Continually evaluate curriculum and adjust as necessary
- Approve all children’s ministries programs, curricula, and activities (Including weekend classes, VBS, Summer Camps, etc.)
- Recruit suitable people for the ministry positions and make sure to work with the office staff to have volunteers put through the screening process. Be a point of support for every member of the children’s ministries
- Lead the teachers and volunteers, praise their strengths, and constructively critique when they fall short
- Plan special seasonal and monthly activities for children
o Fellowship and fun activities at church and away from church
o Evangelistic activities, inviting unchurched friends to participate
- Encourage children to participate in all facets of the life of the community of faith, including worship, choirs, educational opportunities, Bible Camp and service projects, etc.
- Coordinate a year-end graduation celebration for all students moving from the children’s ministry to the youth ministry
- Be involved in ECA activities and be a resource for the children of ECA
- Help to solve issues when they arise. Investigate any complaints regarding children’s ministry workers. Discuss complaints/problems with workers when warranted. Document and report serious matters to the administrative pastor and proper authorities.
- Track spending and distribution of funds, equipment and supplies

Working Conditions: The position of Children’s Ministries Director requires great flexibility in hours available for work, including evenings and weekends. The position is a full time, salaried position and while the salary is based upon a projected 40 hours per week, the actual number of hours required during any given week are those needed to fulfill the responsibilities of the position. Furthermore, it is recognized that the schedule may vary at different times of the year. It is therefore understood that the Children’s Ministries Director Ministry shall:
- Maintain some regularly scheduled office hours in order to be accessible to parents and staff, as well as the leadership of the congregation.
- Keep the church office informed as to how he/she can be contacted.
- Notify the staff prior to all unforeseen and untimely absences from regularly scheduled events, and provide a suitable substitute in the case of anticipated absence (meeting excepted).
- In the case of extended time away from the office arrange to receive messages.
- Be familiar with and operate within the guidelines set forth in the staff handbook
Qualifications:
- Bachelor Degree in a related field and preference will be given to individuals with advanced education and children’s ministry experience in a congregational setting
- Deeply committed Christian resolved to live and model a Godly lifestyle.
- Proven success in recruiting and building volunteer teams
- Passion to facilitate the spiritual growth of children.
- Flexible, dedicated, dependable, energetic and personally motivated
- Capable of effective, relevant communication with children, families, volunteers and staff
- Solid Biblical knowledge consistent with Southern Baptist theology and practice Able to oversee, choose, prepare, and provide balanced age-appropriate materials and messages.
- Able to provide initial counseling with children and their parents struggling with life issues. This includes understanding when the need exceeds their counseling capability and referring the family to qualified professionals.








PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (office use only):

Knowledge of Job: Has knowledge of the general operations, practices, procedures, rules and regulations of
the Kingman Kids. Is able to use independent judgment in routine situations which occur. Is able to communicate effectively with others both in person and over the telephone in a clear and concise manner. Has the ability to learn and apply new skills needed in order to promote efficient completion of duties. Has the ability to assist co-workers as necessary.

Quality of Work: Maintains high standards in exercising duties and responsibilities. Exercises immediate remedial action to correct any quality deficiencies that occur in areas of responsibility. Maintains high quality communication in interactions with all co-workers, members and the general public.

Dependability: Assumes responsibility for doing assigned work and for meeting deadlines. Completes assigned work on or before deadlines in accordance with directives, policy, standards and prescribed procedures. Remains accountable for assigned responsibilities.

Attendance: Attends and remains at work regularly and adheres to policies and procedures regarding absences and tardiness. Provides adequate notice to higher management with respect to vacation time and time-off requests. Initiative and Enthusiasm: Maintains enthusiastic, self-reliant and self-starting approach to meet job requirements. Strives to anticipate work to be done and initiates proper and acceptable direction for the completion of work with a minimum of supervision and instruction.

Judgment: Identifies problems or situations as they occur. Identifies or assists in identifying alternative solutions to problems or situations. Implements decisions in accordance with prescribed and effective policies and procedures with a minimum of errors.

Cooperation: Accepts supervisory instruction and direction and strives to meet the goals and objectives of same. Questions such instruction and direction when clarification of results or consequences are justified, i.e., poor communications, variance with policy, etc. Offers suggestions and recommendations to encourage and improve cooperation between staff persons and departments within the organization.

Relationship with Others: Shares knowledge with managers, supervisors and staff for mutual and organization benefit. Contributes to maintaining high morale among all Kingman First staff and volunteers. Develops and maintains cooperative and courteous relationships with Kingman First employees, representatives from organizations, and the public so as to maintain good will towards Kingman First and to project a good image. Tactfully and effectively handles requests, suggestions and complaints from other departments and persons in order to maintain good will within the organization. Emphasizes the importance of maintaining a positive image within First Christian. Interacts effectively with management, members and the public.

Coordination of Work: Plans and organizes daily work routine. Establishes priorities for the completion of work.

Safety and Housekeeping: Adheres to all safety and housekeeping standards established by Kingman First. Sees that the standards are not violated. Maintains a clean and orderly work place.

Guest Relations: Communicates with all guests, members, and fellow employees in a courteous and respectful manner. Displays a positive attitude in all interactions and is personable and approachable by all people.