ELEMENTARY DIRECTOR

The Wellspring Church•Indian Wells, CA

5d•$29 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

The Elementary Director provides leadership and oversight for Wellspring Kids ministry serving children in Kindergarten through 5th grade. This role recruits, equips, and develops volunteers while creating safe, engaging, age-appropriate, and Gospel-centered environments where children can belong, grow, and encounter Jesus. Working closely with the Kids Pastor and Family Ministry team, the Elementary Director leads weekend ministry experiences, partners with parents, develops volunteer leaders, and helps advance the vision and mission of Wellspring Kids.

Requirements

A growing relationship with Jesus Christ and alignment with the mission, vision, values, and beliefs of Wellspring Church.
A passion for children, families, discipleship, and Gospel-centered ministry.
Demonstrated ability to recruit, lead, equip, and develop volunteers and leaders.
Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, projects, and deadlines.
A proactive, dependable, flexible, and solutions-oriented team player.
Ability to work collaboratively with staff, volunteers, families, and other church departments.
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to receive and provide constructive feedback.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive information.
Proficiency with common computer applications, email, and ministry database or scheduling systems.
Availability to work weekends, evenings, special events, and other ministry-related hours as needed.
Ability to successfully complete all required background checks and child safety training.

Nice To Haves

A college degree is preferred, or a minimum of three years of relevant ministry experience as a staff member or volunteer.

Responsibilities

Recruit, onboard, train, schedule, and develop Elementary Ministry volunteers.
Build and disciple a strong volunteer leadership team that develops and empowers others.
Lead the planning and execution of engaging, Gospel-centered weekend experiences for children in Kindergarten through 5th grade.
Oversee the implementation of approved Kids Ministry curriculum and programming.
Ensure all ministry environments meet Wellspring Church’s standards for child safety, security, care, and supervision.
Create welcoming and engaging environments where every child feels known, valued, safe, and included.
Partner with parents and caregivers to support the spiritual growth and discipleship of their children.
Provide clear communication, encouragement, coaching, and support to volunteers and families.
Collaborate with the Kids Pastor and Family Ministry team to develop and implement the vision and direction of Wellspring Kids.
Oversee ministry supplies, environments, systems, and resources.
Assist with the development and management of the Elementary Ministry budget.
Maintain accurate ministry, volunteer, attendance, and incident records.
Participate in staff meetings, church-wide initiatives, special events, and other ministry activities.
Perform other duties as assigned.