Waleska UMC is looking for a Director of Sunday Children’s Ministry! Come be a part of the great things God is doing in Waleska!
Director of Sunday Children’s Ministry
Purpose: The Director of Sunday Children’s Ministries is responsible for developing and maintaining Sunday educational programs that will teach and nurture children in the love of God (Birth through grade 5). The Director will encourage all children in the congregation and community to grow in faith and in their love for God and others.
Reports to: Pastor and Staff-Parish Relations Committee
Position Status: Part-time (5 hours a week)
Responsibilities
- Lead and oversee the Sunday morning Children’s Ministry opportunities including nursery and children’s church. (Sunday, 9:30 am – Noon)
- Recruit, manage, and schedule volunteers/staff to assist with nursery and children’s church as needed.
- Select and/or Develop age-appropriate curriculum and activities for children’s church.
- Work with church to offer special seasonal children’s events, i.e. Advent, Trunk-or-Treat, Easter Egg Hunt, Vacation Bible School.
- Ensure volunteers/staff have the appropriate Safe Sanctuary Training and background checks.
- Welcome and invite families to be a part of the Children’s Ministry and church.
- Other Children’s Ministry duties as assigned by the Pastor
Qualifications:
- A love for God and for sharing Christ and the Bible with children.
- A warm and welcoming spirit to children, families, staff, and congregation.
- Experience in work with children, children’s ministry, or early education.
- Experience in working effectively with parents and volunteers, motivating their participation in the program and enlisting their help in carrying out the work of the program.
- High level of professionalism; integrity; self-motivation; confidentiality; a positive, friendly attitude; and a lived faith in Jesus Christ.
- Maintain current CPR and First Aid certification and Safe Sanctuary Training
Please submit a resume to Rev. Brian Smith at briansmith@waleskaumc.org