PURPOSE:
To partner with the congregation and families as director of a Children’s Ministry program that brings children to Christ and helps them grow in their faith, in their love for God, and in their service to others.
DUTIES:
Weekly
- Ready the Sunday School classrooms for teachers.
- Refresh busy bags for worship services.
- Remind volunteers and prepare lessons for Children’s Church.
- Wednesday night programs: Ready the classes for recreation, lesson, and craft time. Help as needed with Kid’s Choir.
- Check-in meeting with pastor (Senior or Associate) for planning, curriculum selection, and other Children’s Ministry-related matters.
- Be present Sunday mornings as a resource and support for all Children’s Ministry activities.
- Connect with new families with children.
Monthly or Occasionally
- Attend staff meetings and report on ministry.
- Be a member of Children-in-Ministry Committee; work with the chair on agenda for meetings; attend the meetings and update the committee on programs.
- Fill in as necessary in Children’s Church and Sunday School.
Quarterly
- Order curriculum for Sunday School.
- Create the volunteer list for Children’s Church.
- Email and recruit volunteers for Sunday School and Wednesday night programs, with help from the Children-in-Ministry committee.
Yearly
- These are a list of programs offered: Children’s Sunday, Easter Egg Hunt, Third Grade Bibles, End-of-School party, Children’s Summer Camps, Vacation Bible School, VBS Pool Party, Back-to-School Bash, Fall Carnival, Christmas Program.
- Additional: Complete the background checks for volunteers and staff.
SKILLS/TRAINING:
- A strong Christian faith and a calling to work with children.
- A degree in ministry and/or child development-related field is preferred.
- Good people skills for recruiting, training, and working with volunteers and parents.
- Excellent administrative skills. This job requires a self starter who is highly motivated.
- Awareness of the different learning styles of children.
- Attend Children’s Workers Academy training offered by the Oklahoma Conference of UMC. (Paid for by the church)
WHO WE ARE SEEKING…
- A person to build a team, which requires the recruitment, development, and support for volunteers to strengthen the ministry.
- A person to build and maintain relationships with the children and parents, both inside and outside of the church, through events, outreach, small groups, etc. (Example: go see the kids at lunch at school to build relationships and network.)
- A person to manage the Children's Ministry budget.
- A person who can excite, lead and inspire others to follow them.
- A person who exemplifies God’s love through fun.
- A person to initiate, plan and encourage participation in all church events & activities.
- An active team member of the church staff.
- A person who will actively pray and search for ways to grow this ministry and it's events and outreach.
HOURS/SALARY
- 30-35 hours per week.
- Starting salary based on experience and credentials.
- Time off is subject to guidelines in the Staff Handbook.
- Position is subject to withholding.
Apply in person at Elk City United Methodist Church, 720 W. Country Club Blvd. Please bring a resume. Questions? Call the church office at 225-0262.
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