Hill City Kids Elementary Director

Hill City Church•Springfield, MO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Hill City Kids Elementary Director Reports To: Executive Director of Families and Equipping Job Overview: The HCKids Elementary Director will support Hill City Church’s objectives through the embodiment of the mission statement: Together we love God, love others, and make disciples of Jesus Christ. This role is focused on supporting and serving the overall goals of the Family Ministries Team with an emphasis on elementary students at Hill City Church. Sunday Responsibilities: Lead and coordinate HCKids Elementary on Sunday mornings Cast vision and provide hands-on leadership to volunteer leaders and teaching teams Ensure a welcoming, safe, and excellent experience for children and families, including first-time guests Lead the execution of the Elementary large group experience, including teaching, worship, and programming flow Partner with staff and volunteers to ensure effective setup, execution, and teardown of Elementary spaces Support broader Hill City Church Sunday needs as required Lead: Implement the HCKids vision within Elementary Ministry environments, ensuring alignment with overall Family Ministries direction Lead Elementary teaching, worship, and large group environments (1st–5th grade) in partnership with ministry leadership Lead the day-to-day execution of curriculum, systems, schedules, and ministry logistics within Elementary spaces Provide strategic input and recommendations regarding curriculum, structure, and programming improvements Build, lead, and develop Elementary Leadership Teams Equip and coach volunteers using developmentally appropriate strategies that align with Hill City’s vision Lead volunteer onboarding, training, and leadership development pipelines within Elementary Establish and maintain clear, consistent communication rhythms with volunteers Ensure all safety policies and procedures are consistently implemented and upheld Partner: Collaborate closely with the HCKids Ministry Director and Family Ministries Team on vision, strategy, and execution Participate in curriculum evaluation and contribute recommendations regarding shifts or changes Contribute to budgeting, calendar planning, and long-term ministry strategy for Elementary Partner with Family Ministries leadership to support and integrate Special Needs Ministry within Elementary environments Grow: Lead and develop the 4th–5th grade ministry experience (Next Up!) with a focus on spiritual formation and leadership readiness Champion continuous improvement of the Elementary experience Create and implement strategies to engage, equip, and partner with parents of elementary-aged children Identify opportunities for innovation, growth, and scalability within Elementary Ministry and bring recommendations to leadership Staff Requirements: Attend monthly staff Huddle Participate in trainings, organizational development, and processes required of all staff Adhere to all HR policies and procedures Maintain good standing as covenant member of Hill City

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant field
Demonstrated experience leading, developing, and managing teams
Prior experience in leading church ministry, preferably kids ministry
Proven track record of ministry leadership within the local church
Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills
Self-motivated leader with the ability to cast vision and execute with excellence
Physically able to participate in activities alongside children and families

Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate HCKids Elementary on Sunday mornings
Cast vision and provide hands-on leadership to volunteer leaders and teaching teams
Ensure a welcoming, safe, and excellent experience for children and families, including first-time guests
Lead the execution of the Elementary large group experience, including teaching, worship, and programming flow
Partner with staff and volunteers to ensure effective setup, execution, and teardown of Elementary spaces
Support broader Hill City Church Sunday needs as required
Implement the HCKids vision within Elementary Ministry environments, ensuring alignment with overall Family Ministries direction
Lead Elementary teaching, worship, and large group environments (1st–5th grade) in partnership with ministry leadership
Lead the day-to-day execution of curriculum, systems, schedules, and ministry logistics within Elementary spaces
Provide strategic input and recommendations regarding curriculum, structure, and programming improvements
Build, lead, and develop Elementary Leadership Teams
Equip and coach volunteers using developmentally appropriate strategies that align with Hill City’s vision
Lead volunteer onboarding, training, and leadership development pipelines within Elementary
Establish and maintain clear, consistent communication rhythms with volunteers
Ensure all safety policies and procedures are consistently implemented and upheld
Collaborate closely with the HCKids Ministry Director and Family Ministries Team on vision, strategy, and execution
Participate in curriculum evaluation and contribute recommendations regarding shifts or changes
Contribute to budgeting, calendar planning, and long-term ministry strategy for Elementary
Partner with Family Ministries leadership to support and integrate Special Needs Ministry within Elementary environments
Lead and develop the 4th–5th grade ministry experience (Next Up!) with a focus on spiritual formation and leadership readiness
Champion continuous improvement of the Elementary experience
Create and implement strategies to engage, equip, and partner with parents of elementary-aged children
Identify opportunities for innovation, growth, and scalability within Elementary Ministry and bring recommendations to leadership
Attend monthly staff Huddle
Participate in trainings, organizational development, and processes required of all staff
Adhere to all HR policies and procedures
Maintain good standing as covenant member of Hill City