Kids Leader/Pastor (Part-Time)

Crossroads Church•Eagan, MN

1d•$21 - $23

About The Position

The part-time Kids Leader (unlicensed) or Pastor (licensed) oversees the children’s ministry, serving children from birth through fifth grade at an assigned Crossroads Church campus. The role oversees weekly kids programming, recruits and trains volunteers, supports families, and maintains a safe, welcoming, and Christ-centered environment. The position reports to the Campus Pastor and collaborates with the broader Crossroads Kids Ministry team. The role includes leading weekend services, special events, and volunteer meetings; planning programming; implementing biblically grounded, developmentally appropriate curriculum and activities; and evaluating programs for effectiveness. The Kids Leader/Pastor also serves as a visible pastoral presence on campus, participates in staff and Kids Team meetings and central events, and contributes to curriculum preparation, teaching series, and ministry event planning as appropriate. This is a non-exempt, hourly, part-time position of 25 hours per week. The stated work schedule is Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Work is primarily indoors in an administrative environment, with flexibility for extra hours during key ministry seasons and availability for evenings and weekends as appropriate.

Requirements

Pastoral licensure is required to use the pastoral title.
Highly organized.
Ability to work independently and collaborate with all teams.
Strong passion for kids discipleship.
Skill in volunteer leadership, communication, and organization.
Comfort working evenings and weekends and engaging with families as appropriate.
Awareness of or agreement with Evangelical Covenant Church theology and practice.

Nice To Haves

A four-year bachelor’s degree in a related field or experience in kids ministry is preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee all Crossroads Kids ministry operations at the assigned campus.
Lead weekend services, special events, and volunteer team meetings.
Plan and schedule programming in advance.
Ensure weekend services are developmentally appropriate, biblically sound, and effectively delivered.
Recruit, interview, and onboard volunteer leaders.
Train and equip volunteers, communicate with them regularly, and provide ongoing support and recognition.
Ensure adequate volunteer coverage for scheduled ministry times.
Provide care and support for children and their families.
Maintain a welcoming and relational environment for families attending Crossroads Kids.
Share resources and communicate regularly with parents to support discipleship at home.
Create and maintain a safe, organized, and engaging environment for children.
Implement curriculum and activities aligned with church values and biblical teaching.
Evaluate programming regularly and make necessary adjustments.
Participate in campus staff meetings, events, and weekend services.
Be a visible pastoral presence in the campus community and step into care opportunities as they arise.
Participate in weekly Kids Team meetings and central events.
Contribute as appropriate to kids curriculum preparation, teaching series, and central Kids ministry event planning.