What are the responsibilities and job description for the Kids Director/Pastor position at Zarephath Christian Church?
Job Description: Kids Director/Pastor
Department: ZCC Kids/NextGen
Category: Part-Time, Hourly (20 hours per week: Sunday 7am-1pm onsite and additional hours throughout the week)
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Zarephath Christian Church is looking for an organized, creative, self-motivated individual who will lead and take charge of creating inspiring environments and spiritual pathways for kids to become devoted followers of Jesus.
What We’re Looking For
The following skills are essential to be successful in this role:
- Proven ability in leading volunteer teams.
- Knowledgeable in best practices in reaching kids and families.
- A teachable, self-motivated team player with strong follow-through.
- Well-developed philosophy and practice of the spiritual formation of kids.
- High emotional intelligence and social skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficient in understanding, teaching and application of Scripture.
- A Bachelor’s degree in the area of Bible, education, or calling compatible with this position.
- Work experience in Kids Ministry is preferable.
- Volunteer leadership experience in Kids Ministry is required.
- Live out godly character found in 1 Timothy 3:1-13.
- Financially support Zarephath Christian Church by faithfully tithing and investing in special offerings.
- Champion the mission, vision and values of Zarephath Christian Church.
- Agreement with the purposes and doctrines of Zarephath Christian Church.
- Commitment to the Orange curriculum and philosophy.
Responsibilities
The primary responsibility is to lead and direct ZCC's Kids Ministry.
Leadership
- Recruitment, supervision, training and ongoing development of Kids Ministry Leadership workers.
- Partnering with parents in equipping kids to be disciples.
- Commitment to working within a NextGen framework.
- Explore emerging technologies that facilitate dynamic ministry to families.
- Active participation as a member of the Pastor/Director Team.
- Work closely with the NextGen Pastor to strategically implement transitions between zKidz and ZSM.
Administrative
- Promotes, schedules and administrates Kid’s Ministries and special events.
- Develops annual budget, goals and a plan for implementation.
- Maintain the highest level of security and safety for kids.
- Oversees use of Kids spaces to ensure quality and excellence.
- Other duties as requested.
What Our Organization Can Offer You
ZCC’s mission is to be a community that allows others to flourish in their journey with God. We hope for our candidate to share in that same desire by committing themselves to our team!
- An intentional workplace culture.
- The opportunity to work with others in an environment that not only supports but influences personal growth.
- Holiday/PTO/Sick time and retirement plan.
- Voluntary benefits.
- Fair Compensation.