What are the responsibilities and job description for the Discovery Kids Pastor/Minister (Director) - Tempe Campus position at Scottsdale Bible Church?
Do you have a passion for children’s ministry? Do you have experience building, leading, and supervising dynamic teams toward a common vision? Do you enjoy guiding, shepherding, and fostering an engaging environment for the next generation to grow in their faith? If so, YOU may be our new Tempe Discovery Kids Director! We are called to bring up children in training and instruction of the Lord. You can use your skills to help SBC love and guide the next generation towards a genuine relationship with Christ.
About Scottsdale Bible Church (SBC):
Scottsdale Bible Church’s (SBC) new Tempe Campus is underway and will be located on East Southern Ave and Loop 101. God has faithfully grown SBC from a humble beginning of 13 people in 1962 to more than 6500 meeting weekly on four campuses. With plans to start other multi-site campuses in the coming years, we continue to press forward to take the message of Jesus into our communities throughout the Valley!
Our Vision at SBC is to create a community of Christ-followers marked by unwavering faith and unconditional love. Our Mission is to WIN people to faith in Jesus Christ; BUILD them up in their faith; then SEND them out to be “winners and builders” in their spheres of influence. Our Value Proposition is transformational Bible teaching, engaging worship, authentic community, and service-based outreach – each supported by GRACE – and distinct to who we are at Scottsdale Bible Church!
As the Tempe Discovery Kids Director, you are a vital part of the Team, responsible for carrying on the Vision, Mission and Values of SBC. In this role, you will report to Central Discovery Kids Pastor and are responsible for providing supervision and leadership to Discovery Kids Tempe and to help kids discover who God is and His plan for their lives.
Your Essential Responsibilities:
In this position, you will:
Cast Vision:
- Cast vision, build a team, and execute ministry in Discovery Kids grades 2-5 and oversee the PreK-1st Grade, Nursery, and DK Tempe Program Director
- Communicate and represent the vision of Discovery Kids and SBC to parents and volunteers on a regular basis
Build Teams
- Work as a collaborative and cooperative member of the Discovery Kids and Next Gen Ministry Teams
- Oversee the recruitment, training, development, and care of the volunteers and Jr. volunteers as needed for weekend services and special events and oversee the DK Tempe Program Director and volunteer team
- Develop and provide leadership to the following ministry teams: Greeter, Kids Check, Setup/Cleanup, Worship and AVL
- Responsible for the ongoing recruitment, training and appreciation of volunteers for the ministry
- Commitment to developing volunteers who move through the PEO process – Participation, Engagement, and Ownership
- Maintains updated serving teams of all your volunteers in ROCK
Execute Ministry
- Create an environment that is safe, fun and represents Jesus for all kids in your area
- Ensure that all aspects of Kids Check are ready
- Welcome and connect with all new families
- Make sure all DK ministries are fully staffed at all weekend services
- Oversee that the DK Tempe building, and all included areas are clean, stocked, and organized
- Help develop, memorize, and record the weekly video teaching for all of DK
- Edit weekly small group curriculum and distribute to volunteer leads for weekend services
- Plan a fun and engaging large group experience for weekend services. Develop volunteers to be included in its implementation, as well as oversee that the PreK-1st Grade and Nursery meet the same levels of excellence
- Supervise Tempe Discovery Kids team and provide ongoing team building and development
- Develop and monitor annual goals, objectives, and budgets
- Act as part of the Discovery Kids Central Team
- Be responsible for and participate in the planning and implementing of Discovery Kids mid-week programming and any/all Discovery Kids events
- In addition to normal work hours, you will be required to work on Sundays and occasionally Wednesday nights
As a Team Leader, you will:
- Supervise Discovery Kids Team Member(s) and provide ongoing team building and development
- Act as a servant leader by training, encouraging, coaching, and developing your Team Member(s)
- Develop and monitor annual goals, objectives, and budgets
- Foster a spirit of trust and of innovation on your team
- Meet personally in a pre-scheduled one-on-one meeting with each Team Member at least once a month
- Meet as a DK Tempe team once a week
- Approve PTO requests, timecards, and expense reports
Other Responsibilities (Non-Essential):
- Assist in the development of and manage the annual budget for Discovery Kids
- Related duties or special projects as assigned
Skills you need to succeed:
Knowledge of:
- Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word)
Demonstrated competency in:
- Decision quality
- Developing Direct Reports and volunteers
- Confronting Direct Reports and volunteers
- Relational skills, such as high value of people, aspires to serve others, foster a healthy and amiable spiritual environment, approachable and accessible, work collaboratively with others and in team environments, appreciation for own and other’s giftedness
- Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
- Developing and leading teams/volunteers of all ages and backgrounds
- On-going recruitment of volunteers
- Delegating tasks and responsibilities
- Computer literacy
- Time-management
Ability to:
- Work with adults and children
- Maintain a high degree of professionalism and accuracy
- Be a change agent
- Successfully manage others and be accountable for the work results of others
- Be flexible
- Work in a multi-faceted environment with little supervision
- Forecast as well as attend to weekly details
- Handle confidential information
- Discern needs and respond appropriately
Personal Qualifications:
- Committed to spiritual growth
- Relationally unified
- Servant-hearted
- Operates in grace and truth
- Lives out the vision of Discovery Kids and SBC in their personal life; leads by example
- Demonstrate a growing faith in Jesus Christ
- Committed to train and empower leaders
- Servant’s Heart
- Spiritual calling to Children and Youth ministry
- Detail-oriented
- Highly organized
- Integrity of work habits and results
- Team Player
- Positive can-do attitude; takes initiative
- Desire for individual & professional growth
- Consistently strives for excellence
- Personable in working with staff and volunteers
- Regular attender and SBC member, or willing to become a member
Education and/or experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in education or area commensurate
- 3 years of experience in ministry, children’s programming, childcare industry, or relevant role
- 3 years of experience in team environment
This position requires in-office work and does not qualify for a remote arrangement.
Church Membership is required for most paid positions.
SBC does not participate in COBRA or Unemployment Insurance.
Eligible employees receive state of the art benefits, including generous Paid Time Off, paid holidays, and group health and welfare plans with generous company premium contributions.
