Website First United Methodist Church, Gastonia, NC
Job description
The Director of Children’s Ministries is responsible for the development and implementation of the vision, strategy and administrative oversite for all programs, activities and educational aspects related to Children’s Ministry at First UMC. Specifically, the Children’s Ministry activities and events that emphasize relationships with God and one another, Sunday School, Retreats, Bible Study, Service and Mission.
Duties and Responsibilities
Instruction
· Manages Sunday School through the selection of insightful Biblical curriculum for infant through 5th grade
· Creates schedule for children’s time messages during Sunday worship services
· Coordinates implementation of Safe Sanctuary practices
Curriculum and Planning/Administration
· Coordinates the recruitment, training, coaching, scheduling, and celebration of nursery workers and volunteers for Children’s Ministries
· Maintains and orders supplies
· Wednesday Evening Fellowship – plans, implements, and coordinates volunteers to assist in leading weekly discipleship for children
· Sunday Mornings – plans, implements, and coordinates volunteers to assist in leading weekly discipleship for children
· Coordinates all children related special events including but not limited to Easter Extravaganza, Fall Fest, summer events, etc.
· Manages Budget of Children’s programming responsibly
· Supports joint efforts with Nurture Ministry Team
· Supports joint efforts with Evangelism, Missions, and Outreach Team
· Supports church volunteer leadership of Wednesday Boys and Girls Club mentor program with Boys/Girls Club staff, including weekly meals
Family Outreach
· Assists First UMC Director of Preschool with weekly chapel for preschool
· Attends lunch dates with children
· Delivers meals to families with newborns and sick children
· Attends sporting events and extracurricular activities to show church family support
Any other tasks or projects assigned which may supplement these duties; and further the mission of the church.
Qualifications
Education- Bachelor’s degree in Christian Education or related field required.
Specialized knowledge- Must show a passion for ministry to children and seeing both parents and children grow in their faith. Must fully embrace the vision, values, and statement of faith of First UMC and show an understanding of the doctrine of the United Methodist tradition and child development.
Must understand and to keep current on issues related to safety and security resulting in the implementation of associated activities and safeguards.
Skills/Abilities- Must have proven leadership skills utilizing a cooperative, collaborative team leadership style and have the ability to build and foster relationships with children and their families.
Efficiently develop and execute plans in a timely manner. Genuinely demonstrate care and concern for students, parents and the community. Ensure timely, effective and accurate promotion and execution of student ministry. Be approachable to families, lay leadership and staff for conversations regarding student ministry.
Personal Characteristics- Must be servant minded with a heart for student ministry. Must demonstrate a strong work ethic, be outgoing and be able to communicate with all ages. Reliable, trustworthy, self-starter with the ability to embrace innovation and creativity while adapting to growth and change.
Must possess the ability to use appropriate judgment, discretion, sensitivity, and confidentiality.
Professional certification- CPR, AED, and First Aid Training or willingness to obtain certification within 60 days. Must be willing to learn new skills and be open to continuing training and education.
Experience required- background should contain a combination of skills related to Christian ministry and child development.
Working conditions- Must be able to work with families and children which means being available off hours when needed. Must be able to communicate well with a wide variety of people of all ages and backgrounds.
Direct reports:
Nursery Workers
Sunday School Teachers
Parent Volunteers
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: From $38,000.00 per year
Benefits:
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
Ability to commute/relocate:
• Gastonia, NC 28052: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Please send resume and cover letter to Clara Harris: clara.harris@fumcgastonia.org
To apply for this job email your details to clara.harris@fumcgastonia.org