PT Children and Student Ministries Director

U.S. Church Ministries•Walworth, NY

About The Position

The Children and Student Ministries Director oversees the children’s ministry (Kidzone) and student ministry (Roots) at Crosstown Alliance Church’s Walworth campus. The director leads both ministries by equipping volunteers, discipling students, supporting families, and helping the next generation grow in faith. This part-time position is scheduled for 25 hours per week. The regular schedule includes Sunday mornings with Kidzone, Sunday evenings with Roots, Tuesdays, and one additional day selected in advance with campus pastor approval. The office is closed on Fridays. Time off is two weeks per year, prorated. The role develops and administers ministry programming and budgets, coordinates Sunday morning and weekly youth activities, recruits and supports volunteers, communicates with families, and maintains safety policies and required records. It also includes helping plan and lead student events such as camps, retreats, mission trips, and all-campus gatherings. The director reports to the Walworth Campus Pastor.

Requirements

Agree with Crosstown’s vision, values, and statement of beliefs.
Demonstrate a growing relationship with Jesus Christ.
Display appropriate and positive interactions with children and students.
Complete a background check and adhere to the volunteer training manual.
Be willing to perform job-related tasks as assigned by the supervisor.
Have a passion for helping children and students grow in spiritual maturity.
Have strong communication skills for interacting with children, students, parents, and volunteers.
Have effective leadership and team-building skills, with experience in volunteer management.
Have knowledge of child development and age-appropriate teaching methods.
Be committed to maintaining a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment for children.

Nice To Haves

Experience using church management software such as Planning Center, or willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement age-appropriate curriculum for Sunday morning Kidzone, weekly Roots meetings, and student-related events.
Finalize and manage the annual children’s ministry budget and help finalize and manage the student ministry budget.
Communicate regularly with the campus pastor about ministry needs and progress.
Prepare Kidzone classrooms for Sunday mornings and lead and oversee check-in, programming, crafts, music, and volunteer coordination.
Teach as needed and restock craft and nursery supplies when necessary.
Recruit, train, schedule, equip, and encourage Nursery, Kidzone, and student ministry volunteers.
Ensure volunteers complete background checks and training and follow safety procedures.
Support parents with encouragement and resources for their role as spiritual leaders, and communicate ministry events and opportunities.
Review and enforce safety policies, maintain background-check and training records, and ensure appropriate supervision during activities.
Build relationships with students through mentorship, discipleship, and personal encouragement.
Facilitate one-on-one discipleship, small groups, and service projects, and offer biblical guidance to students facing life challenges.
Attend and assist with coordinating or leading student events, including all-campus Roots events, camps, retreats, youth mission trips, and other gatherings.
Take an active role in contributing to the local campus and perform job-related tasks assigned by the supervisor.