Other Details

• Work alongside Children’s Ministry Director to plan programming for elementary age children (Kindergarten – 5th Grade) and align it with the East Side vision and mission.
• In charge of all Sunday Programming.
  • Volunteers
  • Curriculum
  • Class Programming (large group, small group, ID ⅘, discipleship)
• Develop, edit and implement curriculum for all classes that is Gospel Centered, age appropriate, worshipful for children, urban friendly and cross-cultural.
• Make the Gospel message central in a universal language every week.
• Work alongside the Children’s Ministry team to lead/assist with all children and family events throughout the year.

• Work alongside the Children’s Ministry team to plan 2 volunteer trainings each year.
• Manage and schedule elementary volunteers.
• Recruit and scout potential CM volunteers.
• Develop and implement a volunteer strategy for effectively recruiting and appreciating volunteers.
• Train and equip all volunteers to effectively minister to children.
• Build community amongst the elementary volunteers and provide shepherding and care.
• Lead a time of prayer, devotional and announcements with the elementary volunteers.
• Manage and schedule elementary parent volunteers on rotation in the elementary program.

• Oversee worship and teaching for K-3.
• Lead large group teachings and music with energy and exuberance for the gospel.
• Prepare and send over to worship site all materials needed for worship and classes.
• Integrate vision and values (Practices, callings, etc.) into Sunday morning programs.
• Prepare children’s bulletin for corporate worship.

• Create a culture of “pre-youth” discussion, bible and theological exploration, and fun for this age group.
• Vision and plan for the 4th and 5th grade program curriculum.
• Plan ⅘ events throughout the year to build community among these students and parents.
• Work with the Youth ministry team to smoothly transition 5th graders to Middle school.
• Support Communicant’s class and children’s membership process.

• Support the East Side Children’s Ministry Director in discipleship project development and management.
• Modify and edit curriculum as needed.
• Support/recruit lead teachers and fill in as needed.

• Need to embrace Redeemer’s vision of being a gospel-centered, city-positive and movement-minded church in New York City.
• Minimum four year undergraduate degree.
• Undergraduate or Masters degree in Education or Ministry preferred.
• 3-5 years experience working with children or students in an educational, arts or ministry setting.
• Knowledge of children’s curriculum, development and learning styles.
• Heart for Jesus, the reformed faith, families and children.
• Highly relational with both children and adults.
• Takes initiative and enjoys innovation.
• Organized with a capability to delegate and prioritize while juggling multiple projects.