Director of Children's Ministry

Central Presbyterian Church • New York, NY

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Central Presbyterian Church is seeking an experienced Director of Children’s Ministry who has a passion for serving Central Church and its ministries, particularly to young children and their families. The Director of Children’s Ministry oversees the nurture and care of the children of Central so that they grow in their knowledge and love of Jesus Christ and live in grateful response to his grace. Central believes that the primary responsibility for the Christian nurture of children lies with their parents, but this responsibility extends to the entire Christian community. Central’s Children’s Ministry provides resources, community, and programs to support parents in this important responsibility.
This role provides leadership and oversight to all programming and content for children in the nursery through 5th grade. The preferred candidate has experience working with children and possesses the relevant knowledge, relational ability, and organizational skill to manage a multi-dimensional ministry.

Requirements

• 5+ years of Children’s Ministry experience in the context of the local church
• Enthusiastic desire to share the love of Jesus with children and their families
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and steward church resources responsibly.
• Professional experience with childhood faith development, and religious education
• Ability to recruit and develop a team of student leaders and volunteers.
• Understanding of and commitment to the basic convictions of reformed theology as expressed in the Westminster Confession of Faith and Catechisms.
• A personal and growing commitment to Jesus as Lord and Savior in reliance upon his grace.
• A commitment to the authority of Scripture and to a lifestyle that befits a follower of Jesus.
• A willingness to work within the framework of the church’s leadership structure and procedures.
• A willing heart, teachable spirit, positive attitude, flexible nature, and a sense of humor.
• A team ministry commitment which places the good of the whole over individual goals.
• An ability to work collaboratively with staff and volunteers.
• A focus on maintaining proper priorities and boundaries in one’s personal and family life.
• A dedication to excellence, integrity, humility, courage, and creativity.
• A commitment to personally support the work of the church.
• A passion for excellence for the glory of God.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with children
• Relevant knowledge, relational ability, and organizational skill to manage a multi-dimensional ministry.

Responsibilities

• Report to the Executive Director.
• Oversee and coordinate all programs and events for children in the nursery through 5th grade including but not limited to: Worship on Sunday for all children ages 6mo-5th grade, Central’s Children and Youth Choirs and Christmas Pageant, Mustard Seed Club (weekly midweek program for Pre-K through 3rd Grade), Fantastic Fridays (monthly Friday night program for 4th-5th Grade), Moms Group (weekly relational support group for moms and their toddlers), Dads & Donuts (monthly relational group for dads and their toddlers), Sports classes (weekly classes offered in Central’s gym in fall and winter), Sacraments class (preparing upper elementary age children for Communion), Vacation Bible School (annual week-long program in July), Parent Socials and Series, and Additional programming as needed.
• Manage the Children’s Ministry budget and participate in annual budgeting.
• Oversee health and safety protocols for the Children’s Ministry.
• Implement age-appropriate, gospel-centered curriculum for all classes and programs under the direction and guidance of the Senior Pastor.
• Manage the Children’s Ministry events calendar.
• Ensure classrooms are properly organized, prepared and stocked with supplies.
• Track attendance for all Children’s ministry programming.
• Proactively welcome new families with a priority on evangelism and pursuing those who are new to church.
• Equip parents to provide for the spiritual nurture of their children.
• Build trusting relationships with children and their families in order to embrace them in the life and community of the church.
• Foster community between the families involved in the Children’s ministry.
• Promote Children’s Ministry programs and events through regular email campaigns, media content development, and personal communication.
• Identify, recruit, train and coordinate Children’s Ministry volunteers and paid staff.
• Serve as the primary liaison with the Director of Central’s Children and Youth choirs.
• Oversee Sunday ministry staff and regularly check in via email and in-person meetings.
• Organize the nursery childcare for special events and worship services.
• Plan and run semi-annual training for Children’s Ministry volunteers and staff.
• Coordinate annual volunteer and staff appreciation event in collaboration with staff.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision plan
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Paid time off including personal, sick, bereavement, and parental leave plus 20 days of vacation per year

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed