Job Overview

QUALIFICATIONS

• A personal, vibrant, Gospel saturated relationship with Christ

• A member in good standing of a PCA Church

• Demonstrated Gospel-driven interest and giftedness in caring for children

• Demonstrated organizational and administrative skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills in a variety of settings

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

• Agreement with and commitment to the vision, mission and values of CVPC

Job Description

EXPECTED DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure the physical, emotional and spiritual well-being of CVPC's children by maintaining a safe, nurturing environment and overseeing the implementation of the church's Child Protection Policy.

• Monitor and circulate during Sunday School hour and children's programming in order to support teachers and students.

• Attend Staff meetings to coordinate Children's Ministry calendar events.

• Attend monthly Christian Education (CE) committee meetings, collaborating on the development and direction of children's ministries in both discipleship in the church and outreach in the community.

• Work with the CE Committee to develop appropriate policies to recruit, train and supervise volunteers.

• Collect and maintain up to date children's registration forms.

• Maintain a secure procedure for receiving and returning children from and to parents before and after all classes and activities (K – 3rd).

• Assist in creating and managing the Children's Ministry budget with direction from the CE committee.

• Assure that classrooms, supplies and equipment are regularly inventoried and sufficiently maintained. Visually check each room Sunday morning to be sure of readiness.

• Pray for children, volunteers, and families.

PROGRAMS

• Develop and implement year-round Sunday programming for infants through 5th grade.

• Develop children's ministries that are in rhythm with the current ministries of our church.

• Recommend children's ministry curriculum that are in keeping with goals established by the CE Committee.

• Maintain curriculum materials quarterly.

• Work with Nursery Coordinator to ensure smooth transition for children moving from nursery to Children's Ministry

• Work with the Youth Director to assure that students leaving the Children's Ministry have a smooth transition to the youth ministry.

• Plan with the Music Director for children's musical participation during the worship services.

• Oversee and serve alongside the VBS Committee.

VOLUNTEERS

• Present names of potential Children's Ministry volunteers to session for approval.

• Recruit, train, and supervise volunteers for all levels of children's ministry

• Be available to teachers and helpers for guidance and support. Regularly communicate with teachers regarding any possible concerns or issues.

• Show teachers and helpers appreciation with notes, gifts, etc.

EVENTS

• Coordinate communication with parents regarding all children's ministry opportunities/activities.

• Plan, coordinate, facilitate and communicate regarding the annual Teacher's Training workshop, and Promotion Sunday (with teacher recognition).

ANTICIPATED HOURS PER WEEK: Average of 20 hours per week.

LINE MANAGEMENT: CE Committee and The Session.