What are the responsibilities and job description for the Elementary Ministry Coordinator position at The Cross Church?
The Elementary Ministry Coordinator is responsible for supporting the Kids’ Minister in the development and execution of a comprehensive elementary ministry that effectively facilitates the spiritual foundation and discipleship of children, ages 1st through 4th grade within The Cross Church high-expectation culture and mission to “Spread God’s Fame by making disciples of All People”.
Description
Role Overview
The Elementary Ministry Coordinator is responsible for supporting the Kids’ Minister in the development and execution of a comprehensive elementary ministry that effectively facilitates the spiritual foundation and discipleship of children, ages 1st through 4th grade within The Cross Church high-expectation culture and mission to “Spread God’s Fame by making disciples of All People”. The Elementary Coordinator reports to the Kids’ Minister.
Job Classification
Full-time; Non-exempt with benefits.
Schedule
Office Hours:
Monday – Thursday 8AM to 5PM
approximately 34-36 hours
Ministry Hours:
Wednesday/ Saturday/ Sunday
approximately 4-6 hours
The schedule for this position may vary depending upon weekend assignments and ministry events that occur in the evenings and on weekends.
Responsibilities and Expectations
- Provide support in the execution of a dynamic, Biblical and Christ-centered educational ministry for children.
- Assist in the implementation of curriculum and strategies for large group lessons, weekend Growth Groups, and mid-week activities.
- Provide leadership and direction for special events and activities such as Wednesday nights, camps, age-appropriate gatherings, and summer programs.
- Recruit, train, equip, disciple, and show appreciation for ministry volunteers.
- Support Kids’ Worship, including set lists, equipping volunteer worship teams, and creating a vibrant and age-appropriate visual experiences.
- Occasional teaching.
- Perform administrative duties that are required to support the elementary ministry such as printing curriculum, attendance records, promotion materials, correspondence, scheduling resources, collecting/recording payments, event registration, and other duties as needed.
- Organize, stock, reorder, and gather supplies to support ministry events and volunteers.
- Provide pastoral care, encouragement, and counseling to children, parents, and families, such as professions of faith in Christ, baptism, family matters, and bereavement as needed.
- Help maintain a safe, clean, and appealing environment for children.
- Steward church resources with care, such as furniture, fixtures, equipment, supplies, and other resources used by kids’ ministry.
- Attend a worship service, staff meetings, and ministry team meetings each week.
- Foster a cooperative, healthy, and motivating relationship with staff, volunteers, and church families.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications, Experience and Critical Skills
- Agreement with The Cross Church’s faith statement and mission to spread God’s fame by making disciples of all people.”
- Committed to biblical Christian principles and teachings both professionally and personally.
- Established pattern of Bible study and prayer.
- A personal conviction and calling to kids ministry.
- Previous experience in a kids’ ministry role at a Baptist church or a comparable denomination.
- Ability to understand and relate to children and families.
- Passionate about seeing families grow together in their faith.
- Experience with recruiting, motivating, equipping, and scheduling volunteers.
- An understanding that every child should be known, loved and cared for like Jesus.
- Ability to use appropriate judgment in the areas of discretion, sensitivity, and confidentiality.
- Flexibility to serve where needed.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to thrive in a collaborative team environment.
- Organized and the ability to give attention to details.
- Ability to troubleshoot, multitask, and dream big.
- Competency in computer/web-based technology with the capacity to learn new applications quickly.
- The Cross Church membership is expected.
- Ability to speak, read, and write English.
- Sufficient good health to discharge duties properly.
- Passing criminal, financial, and sexual misconduct background checks required.
