Director of Kids Ministry

Job Overview

Qualifications:

  • Character: Growing member of Keystone Bible Church who meets the qualifications of deacons in 1 Timothy 3:8-13. Interested candidates should:

    • Have a clear testimony of faith in Jesus Christ and a growing, personal relationship with Him.
    • Be a member in good standing at Keystone Bible Church, or willing to become one.
    • Be a spiritually mature servant-leader, with passion to serve Christ and His Church.
  • Compatibility: Embodies the values of Keystone Bible Church. Interested candidates should:

    • Be willing to submit to and support our doctrine, philosophy, culture, and missional values as well as the visionary leadership and strategies of the Lead Pastor and pastoral team.
  • Chemistry: Joyfully and effectively works within the organizational structure of Keystone Bible Church. Interested candidates should:

    • Be a self-starter who pursues excellence with drive, passion and initiative
    • Have a teachable and humble spirit and be willing to be held accountable
    • Be a team player dedicated to serving Christ's mission with joy.
    • Be a strong communicator and connector with people, committed to multiplying disciples.
    • Have strong organizational and administrative skills and giftedness.

Job Description

Kids Ministry Responsibilities:

  • Direct a Keystone Kids Leadership Team to oversee and "lead the leaders" of all areas of discipleship programming for kids ages 0-5th grade. (Nursery, Sunday Kids Church, Wednesday Awana Program, etc.)
  • Recruit, train, and provide oversight for all teachers and volunteers needed for Sunday and Wednesday Kids classes, programs, and nursery needs.
  • Evaluate and provide feedback to teachers for personal development and to ensure that ministry philosophy objectives and goals are being reached.
  • Hold periodic meetings for Kids ministry teachers and volunteers.
  • Attend and provide on-site leadership before, during, and afterward for all weekly Kids' Ministry programs and classes on Sundays and Wednesdays.
  • Oversee the scheduling of all Kids' ministry teachers and volunteers.
  • Ensure suitable classroom environments for the education of children.
  • Work with the pastors to select and implement discipleship curriculum for each children's class and program.
  • Disciple and relationally invest in the lives of the children and their parents.
  • Schedule and oversee occasional age-appropriate discipleship events for the children (i.e. VBS, Summer Camp, occasional activities, etc.)
  • Attend weekly staff meeting to assess, plan, and report on Kids' ministry programs and initiatives.

Child Protection Responsibilities:

  • Oversee the safety of all children by implementing and enforcing the practice of policies.
  • Oversee and facilitate Kids' check-in process for all Kids ministry programs.
  • Facilitate and manage safety training and background checks for all staff and volunteers working with children.

Other:

  • Basic administrative in-office tasks shared by all employees, to be determined based on individual skillset and giftedness

Compensation:

  • The role of Kids Director will require full time hours and will be compensated accordingly based on education, experience, and qualifications.

KBC Ministry Standards:

  1. Intentional, Welcoming Environment: We welcome one another in Christlike love and make a meaningful impression with guests.
  2. Excellent, High Impact Gatherings: We plan and execute all gatherings with excellence to ensure a valuable and edifying experience.
  3. Biblical, Digestible Teaching: We minister God's Word faithfully and in a way that is understandable and applicable.
  4. Beautiful, Compelling Aesthetics: We ensure that all artistic expressions are relevant and reflect the beauty of God.
  5. Personal, Compassionate Care: We genuinely care for people in their need—whether physical or spiritual, big or small.

Staff Culture Code:

  1. Vertical Engagement: In all our gatherings, we want everything to point to Jesus and everyone to encounter God. "Adopted through His Son and empowered by His Spirit, I work for and before God."
  2. Redeemed Ambition: In our pursuit of the mission, we run hard believing God's glory is worth it. "Transformed in focus by the gospel, I work hard for the sake of Christ's kingdom and mission."
  3. Contagious Generosity: In all our opportunities to give, we ask how we can contribute and who we can influence. "The finances and resources of Keystone Bible Church are available because of the generosity of God's people, so I must steward them well, and give myself generously back to others for Him."
  4. Relational Connection: It doesn't matter who you are, or where you've come from, we welcome you here. "Connected intentionally to the family of God, I work in relationship and partnership with the rest of our KBC team."
  5. Genuine Communication: In every context and conversation, we say what we mean and we mean what we say. "Motivated by love, I speak truth for the strengthening of our team, our church, and our community."
Church Name: Keystone Bible Church
Location: Odessa, FL
Website: https://www.keystonebible.org/

Job Type: Full-time
Role: CHILDRENS MINISTRY
Salary: $51,000 - $74,000

Date Posted: 7 days ago