Kids Ministry Coordinator

The Crossing Church • St. Peters, MO

101d

About The Position

The Kids Coordinator is a 28 hour per week part time position responsible for equipping and empowering Coaches and team members with the goal of developing a volunteer-led ministry. This position calls for a highly relational and adaptable person who will foster a high quality, fun, safe and relational environment in the weekend experiences in KidsCrossing and throughout the week through connection, coaching, scheduling, and care. The ideal candidate for this position will have a passion for Jesus Christ, the vision of the Crossing, as well as KidsCrossing, and for building authentic faith in children that lasts a lifetime.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred, but not required or equivalent work experience
• Experience working in children’s ministry, as staff or volunteer
• Experience working with children in a formal setting
• Knowledge of child development

Nice To Haves

• Leadership
• Discernment
• Encouragement
• Shepherding

Responsibilities

• Identifying and developing Coaches to care for ministry teams per the Lead Small model
• Actively working to staff the weekend schedule and overseeing volunteer leaders who assist with scheduling
• Scheduling, training and equipping team members
• Actively working to relationally invite and recruit new people to join KidsCrossing team
• Empowering your serving teams to recruit new team members
• Meeting with Coaches on a regular basis to encourage, equip and disciple them
• Managing team members by providing feedback and resources for growth
• Encouraging team care through the Four C’s, Meal Trains, cards, and other modes of care
• Attending KidsCrossing and campus staff meetings, staff lunches, and Kids team meetings
• Responsible for curriculum/supply set up for Nursery, 1’s/2’s, PreK, and By Design areas
• Weekly communication to team members that includes vision, schedule and curriculum
• Adapting monthly curriculum for Nursery-Two’s and By Design so that spiritual learning occurs in those areas
• Ensuring that rooms, stages, SG supplies and materials are set appropriately for the coming weekend
• Ensuring that rooms are clean, well-organized, and have appropriate equipment to meet age level needs
• Overseeing the large group staffing and programming and providing appropriate feedback to the programming team
• Filling in as needed
• Training and empowering Small Group Leaders to be the first point of contact with parents to connect church and home
• Communicating with parents regarding behavior issues, incidents/accidents and follow up during the week when necessary
• Modeling an environment that communicates encouragement and praises to parents regarding their kids
• Inviting parents to Explore, Experience, and Express for their spiritual development
• Working with families of special needs children to find shadows and assistance for their child’s needs while attending KidsCrossing
• Providing care for families needing support, including meal trains, cards, care calls
• Helping to create and execute special events at MR as well as church-wide special events including but not limited to Child Dedication Class and Services, Team Member Training and Appreciation, Coach Meetings, Deck the Halls, MOLO, and all other KidsCrossing events at MID

Benefits

• Attend a service at one of The Crossing campuses on a weekly basis
• Passionate about their relationship with God
• Baptized after making the thoughtful decision to follow Christ
• Regard the Bible as God’s final authority in all areas of Christian life and desire to be wholly obedient to it
• Wholeheartedly affirm The Crossing’s Statement of Faith, including our view on Baptism
• Live a lifestyle consistent with scriptural principles

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree