Children's Director
Children's Ministry Director

We are currently looking for a Director of Children's Ministry. 
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COVENANT COMMUNITY CHURCH (CCC)
VACAVILLE, CALIFORNIA

Title: Director of Children’s Ministry

Purpose: To coordinate and administer the Christian Education Ministry at CCC for children from age two through fifth grade. 

Skills: The Director of Children’s Ministry (DCM) should have:

  • The ability, passion, and initiative to communicate the love of Jesus Christ to children of the church through multiple teaching methods;
  • An understanding of the developmental learning stages of children and the ability to apply that understanding to teaching Christian truth and principles;
  • Strong planning, organization, and communication skills
  • The ability to organize, plan, teach and supervise lessons and group activities;
  • The ability to be an advanced planner;
  • The ability to recruit, motivate and train others in the work of the Ministry;
  • The ability to clearly communicate the activities and goals of the Children’s Ministry to the church;
  • The ability to work well with others in a team atmosphere; and
  • The ability  to work with modern office equipment and supplies 

Work Hours: 32 hours per week – Full time, Exempt

Reports to: Pastor

Supervises:  Toddler (2/3s) program volunteers; teachers and leaders involved in Children’s worship programs, special events, and Vacation Bible School; and child care providers for ages birth through 5th grade during special events

Works with: Pastor, CCC Staff, Children’s Ministry chairperson, members, and volunteers in Children’s Ministry; Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) Ministry leaders

Specific Duties:  The DCM must:

  • Act in accordance with the Book of Order of the Presbyterian Church (P.C.-U.S.A.);
  • Work with Session and the Children’s Ministry to create and implement the mission, vision, and goals for Children’s Ministry at CCC;
  • Recruit, Train, Motivate, Network, and Evaluate ministry leaders and teachers for the children’s worship programs - currently the Toddler Room (2-3 year olds), Promiseland, Children’s Worship, and Vacation Bible School
  • Ensure that schedules for teachers and assistants are completed and disseminated
  • Coordinate and participate in special events, including outreach parties, for children
  • Coordinate nursery care (ages birth through 2) and activities for special events
  • Develop and implement curricula for each age group in conjunction with the Children’s Ministry
  • Serve as the Child Protection Policy administrator and reporter
  • Attend worship services and prepare weekly Children’s sermons
  • Encourage Sunday School attendance through regular communication with children and parents
  • Attend and participate in staff, ministry, and Session meetings as required; and
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements: The successful candidate shall have the following qualifications:

Education: High school diploma or GED, with college coursework in education and/or childhood development desirable

Experience: Prior paid or volunteer experience in teaching and/or children’s ministry is desirable