Director of Nursery Ministries

Calvary Church Pennsylvania•Lancaster, PA

21h

About The Position

To assist the Director of Calvary Kids in partnering with parents and assisting families to pursue life in Christ by providing organizational leadership to the Nursery Ministries (infants and toddlers)

Requirements

Educational qualifications require advanced degree (Children’s Ministry or related field), preferably with Bible college background or Bible teaching experience or administrative experience over children’s education, with local church ministry experience
A thorough knowledge of Scripture and its relevance to discipleship
Gifts of leadership, administration, and pastor/teacher (shepherding and nurturing)
Competency in Children’s education and training and development of leaders and volunteers
Organizational abilities to manage a wide range of ministry needs and deadlines as well as good communication skills (written and verbal)
An ability to be a team-player within the staff and lead teams of volunteers
Protect the reputation and integrity of others through strict confidentiality.
Demonstrate a high level of trustworthiness.
Must be a professing Christian who affirms the Calvary Church doctrinal basis, vision and values, and philosophy of ministry
Must regularly attend Calvary Church

Responsibilities

Oversee Nursery ministries and shepherd staff by infusing them with the vision and values of Calvary Church so they can partner with parents in the spiritual development of Nursery aged children.
Implement, communicate, evaluate, and foster the vision for all programming for Nursery aged children in keeping with the overall vision and values of Calvary Church
Continually inspire volunteers to value their role in the discipleship and life of every child
Develop and implement a recruitment strategy with CK Team
Recruit, train, and equip volunteers, ensuring they are prepared to carry out the vision of the ministry
Through modeling and intentional training, inspire key leaders in how to shepherd and encourage volunteer staff
Oversee classes through coordinators, and when needed manage classes without a coordinator
Manage weekly staffing of classrooms including substitute volunteers
Consistently evaluate, develop, and implement God-centered teaching curriculum for each ministry hour
Oversee and facilitate the implementation of Child Dedication Parent Class and Event alongside other staff members/ministries
Solve problems and think creatively (particularly related to staffing)
Coordínate Calvary Kids’ social media
Oversee classroom organization, management, and assignments of children to groups
With CK Team, foster an effective partnership with parents by providing training and resources while inspiring parents to be the primary disciplers of their children
Involvement in special events for Nursery children and/or special events for Calvary Kids as directed by Director of Calvary Kids
Direct the partnership between parents and Nursery team to help children who are experiencing difficulties (I.E. separation anxiety, illness, or discipline challenges)
Update classroom equipment, order supplies, and maintain Nursery budget
Coordinate use of Nursery facility with other ministries or outside groups
Serve in other areas of Calvary Kids as requested by Director of Calvary Kids
Strive to uphold the Staff Commitment
Collaborate with the Calvary Kids Ministries Team in developing goals, budgets, reports and evaluations as requested by Supervisor, Senior Pastor or Elders
Stay current in cultural and ministry trends and biblical skills through professional development
Maintain a regular schedule by balancing time with people, study of God’s Word, and administrative oversight
Be involved and invested in appropriate staff meetings and staff events
Develop and maintain job procedures
Be an active participant of Calvary Church’s corporate worship service
Pray for the ministry of the church
Teach as opportunity arises
Serve in other areas as requested by the Senior Pastor