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Director of Children’s Ministries Job Description:

• Responsibility for all Children’s Ministries at GBC
  • Must be member of GBC or willing to join.
  • Must attend Sunday Worship regularly.
  • Reports to Elders.
  • Attends All Boards meeting each month.
  • Regularly meets with volunteers and parents.
• Responsible for Curriculum and Supplies
  • Choosing and developing class curriculum for all classes.
  • Making sure all class have necessary supplies.
• Responsibility for the development of Children’s Ministries Team of co-workers
  • Responsible for development of all volunteers through continuing education
    and training.
• Promotion of all children’s ministries
  • Responsible for all communication about Children’s ministries.
    • Bulletin inserts.
    • Bulletin Boards in church.
    • Sunday morning advertisement.
    • Social Media sites and community outreach.
• Parent, Child and Volunteers Information and Contacts
  • Up-date children’s ministry volunteers’ information and forms.
  • Keeping up to date parent information regarding children (allergies,
    medications, etc.).
  • Keeping parent informed about children’s ministries.
  • Periodic parent meetings.
• Current Children’s Ministries:
  • Sunday Morning Children’s Ministries
    • Staffing of all classes
      o 1st Service Nursery (9:00-10:00 AM)
      o 1St Service Kindergarten to 5th Grade (9:00-10:00 AM)
      o 2nd Service Nursery (10:30-11:30 AM)
      o 2nd Service 5 yrs. old to 2nd Grade (10:30-11”30 AM)
      o 2nd Service 3rd Grade to 5th Grade (10:30-11:30 AM)
      o Or as necessary,
    • curriculum
  • Wednesday Family Night (6:30-8:00 PM)
    • Staffing of all classes and activities.
      o curriculum
      o Nursery
      o Kid’s Club (5 yrs. Old to 5th Grade)
  • VBS
    • Staffing all classes/responsibilities
      o Curriculum
      o Supplies
• Developing new and exciting children’s ministries
  • Special events.
  • Special calendar events (Easter, Christmas, Harvest Party, etc.).
  • Sunday Worship participation (Children’s choir, Christmas play, etc.).

Expectations:

• A love for God and His Word.
• Character that is above reproach, marked with humility and with private and
  public conduct worthy of the calling to which we have been called (Eph. 4:1), both as a follower of Jesus and as an official representative of the church.
• A clear sense of calling for children’s ministry.
• A gospel-centered passion to see children come to know, love, and follow Christ.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Formal training (preferred) in Christian education or children’s ministry.
• Leadership experience in children’s ministry (paid or volunteer).
• Affirmation of the GBC’s Statement of Faith
• Submit to and pass a background check.

Education and Experience:

• Degree in Children’s Ministry desired but we will consider less.
• At least 2-5 years of experience in Children’s Ministries.

Salary and Benefits

• Salary: $20,000-24,000
• Medical Insurance: $2,000
• Vacation: 2 Weeks (additional time approved by Pastor and Elders.