Children and Student Ministry Director - CrossTown Alliance

U.S. Church Ministries•Rochester, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Children and Student Ministry Director serves the Walworth and Greece campuses, leading children’s ministry at Walworth and student ministry at both campuses. The role is full-time (40 hours per week), with 10 hours devoted to children’s ministry and 30 hours to student ministry. Schedules are flexible as long as responsibilities are completed and approved by the relevant supervisor. At Walworth, the director creates a welcoming and engaging environment for children from six weeks through fourth grade, overseeing programs that help children learn about Jesus in age-appropriate ways. The director equips volunteers, partners with families, and supports children’s spiritual growth. At both campuses, the director leads Roots Student Ministry for students in grades 5–12. The director leads youth group meetings, disciples students, equips volunteers, and partners with parents to build a relational, Christ-centered environment that supports students’ spiritual growth. The Children’s Ministry Director reports to the Walworth Campus Pastor. For student ministry, the director reports to both the Greece and Walworth Campus Pastors.

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.
Strong communication skills for interacting with children, students, parents, and volunteers.
Effective leadership and team-building skills, with experience in volunteer management.
Knowledge of child development and age-appropriate teaching methods.
Commitment 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 it.

Responsibilities

Implement age-appropriate curriculum for Sunday morning Kidzone and prepare classrooms for Sunday services.
Finalize and manage the annual children’s ministry budget.
Communicate regularly with the Walworth Campus Pastor about ministry needs and progress.
Lead Sunday morning Kidzone, including check-in, programming, crafts, music, and volunteer coordination; teach as needed.
Restock craft and nursery supplies as necessary.
Recruit, train, and schedule Nursery and Kidzone volunteers; ensure background checks and compliance with safety procedures; encourage and support volunteers.
Provide parents with support, encouragement, and resources, and communicate ministry events and opportunities.
Review and update children’s ministry safety policies and maintain records of background checks, training certifications, and child-protection protocols.
Help coordinate children’s special events, including holiday parties and family-friendly outreach projects.
Develop and implement curriculum for weekly youth group meetings and student-related events.
Help manage and finalize the annual student ministry budget.
Recruit, train, and equip student ministry volunteers; maintain schedules and ensure volunteers are background-checked and trained in student safety policies.
Build relationships with students at both campuses and in their communities through contact at activities and everyday events.
Facilitate one-on-one discipleship, small groups, and service projects; offer biblical guidance to students facing life challenges.
Review and enforce student safety policies, maintain background-check and child-protection training records, and ensure proper supervision at ministry activities.
Attend and assist with student events, including all-campus Roots events, camps, retreats, and youth mission trips.
Take an active role in contributing to the local campus and perform job-related tasks assigned by the supervisor.