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Director of Children’s Ministry [DCM]

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The Director of Children’s Ministry [DCM] will report to the Discipleship Lead.

Job Overview

The DCM leads all ministry efforts focused on children (nursery - 6th grade) in the church. The DCM will create and sustain environments, opportunities, and programming for kids that are safe, fun, and life-changing, as we encourage kids to love God with all their heart, soul, mind, and strength. This is a key position to come alongside parents in discipling their children to understand, experience, and delight in God’s love. Success in this position is measured by, for each child at City Hill: a growing understanding of God’s heart, opportunities to experience His love and Spirit, and parents with knowledge of how to take an active role in discipling their children.

Responsibilities and Duties

Has oversight for all Children’s Ministry [CM] events, activities, and initiatives.

Administrates Sunday morning classes and nurseries

Organizes Midweek clubs such as City Lights

Selects CM curriculum, supplies, equipment & learning environments

Cultivates and manages a volunteer staff team including intake pipeline and training.

Sunday School Teachers for Age 3 – 6th Grade

Sunday School Helpers

Infant and Toddler Nursery workers

Splash Large Group Leaders and Techs

Splash Lifeguards

Children’s Check-In Hosts

Integrate & facilitate annual special events (i.e. Easter, Christmas, Impact Conference, Vacation Bible School, etc.)

Steward annual CM budget

Manage multi-use spaces in cooperation with the Facilities Team

Oversee upgrades to children’s environments

Maintain the CM Resource Room and Storage Room

Keep abreast of current ideas and best practices in Children’s Ministry

Connect with children and their families personally.

Acts as staff liaison for all CM team members and volunteers.

Communicates consistently with parents and guardians.

Casts vision and executes long-term plans for the CM.

Attends weekly staff meetings and is active in participating in the staff team dynamic.

Works with the Discipleship team to facilitate cohesive discipleship to people of all ages.

Qualifications

Mature Christian in a genuine personal relationship with Jesus; healthy personal relationships; sound personal finances;

Ability to lead, administrate, and work well in team settings

Proven track record with instruction and children’s ministry.

Well-grounded in Scripture and life application of biblical truths

Strong understanding of Christian parenting and discipleship.

Undergraduate degree in related field preferred.