Job Overview

Position: Children's Ministry Director

Classification: Full Time / Campus Specific

Reports to: Campus Pastor & Children's Ministry Director

Qualifications:

• A growing and authentic relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Committed to the vision, mission, and values of Church of the Open Door; must be a member or willing to become one.
• A heart to see our church reach its full potential as we seek to help children discover life change through Jesus.
• Driven to reach kids who do not know Christ by being relevant and providing a great space for them to connect with other kids and leaders
• The ability to build a team that leads and executes Open Door Kids ministry by inspiring others to serve in kids ministry at COD.
• The ability to understand and implement curricula
• An advocate for connecting with parents and equipping them to be the leader of their child's spiritual development
• Ability to manage systems, use technology, and work within a database-driven check-in process.
• Prior experience in education and/or church related children's ministry
• Degree in Elementary/Early Childhood Education or in Children & Family Ministries
• preferred
• Familiarity and/or experience with children with special needs helpful

Anticipated Work Time: Full Time

Job Summary:

The Children's Ministry Director will oversee all programming for children ages 3 through 6th grade at a specific campus of Church of the Open Door. This role ensures a welcoming, safe, and Christ centered environment where children can encounter God, Experience Community and Engage their world. The Director serves as a key leader who equips volunteers, partners with families, and supports the overall vision of Open Door Kids ministry.

Job Description

Description of Responsibilities:

• Provide on-site leadership during all Sunday and midweek children's programming.
• Recruit, train, and support volunteer teams to lead in classroom, check-in, and ministry roles.
• Cultivate a fun, loving, and spiritually enriching environment where children can encounter Jesus.
• Manage and implement age-appropriate curriculum and ensure necessary supplies are available.
• Maintain accurate attendance and family data using web-based check-in and database systems.
• Follow up with new families in coordination with the Campus Pastor and Children's Ministry Director.
• Promote a strong connection between the church and parents, encouraging and equipping them to lead their child's spiritual development.
• Ensure safety, cleanliness, and compliance with all Children & Family Ministries policies and procedures.
• Teach and lead children's programs as needed.
• Attend regular staff meetings at the campus and within the children's ministry team.
• Support church-wide events and other ministry duties as assigned.

These duties and responsibilities are not intended to be all-inclusive but represent the core expectations for this role.