Job Overview

The Kids Director's role is to participate in our mission to "Be disciples of Jesus who multiply disciples together" by leading our Kids Ministry and leading parents to be the primary disciple-makers of their kids. The Kids Ministry Director must have a vision to see children of all ages mature as disciples of Jesus, fostered in an intergenerational community within the church. The Kids Ministry Director is a servant-leader who multiples ministry by equipping teams of volunteers to serve, teach, invest in the youngest generation of the church and resources parents to raise their kid(s) to love Jesus and love people. This individual will have strong written and verbal communication skills; administrative, strategic and organizational skills; and the ability to maintain a realistic balance among multiple priorities.

Job Description

Qualifications

• Fulfill the duties required of Trinity West Seattle members as outlined in the membership covenant.

• Fulfill the character qualifications of Deacon or Elder as taught in the Scriptures.

• Ability to teach God's word by creatively engaging those of various ages.

• Prior experience in leading kids ministry and resourcing parents.

• Proficient at multitasking, time management, prioritizing and organization.

• Ability to work with and maintain positive and loyal relationships with others.

• Ability to build teams, lead and equip leaders to lead ministries.

• Theological and/or Christian Education preferred, but not required.

• Servant hearted

• Spiritual gifts of Leadership, Teaching, Administration, and Pastoring

SCOPE

• Plan and coordinate Kids Sunday worship and activities with a team of volunteers.

• Lead a team of teachers to teach kids the Bible each week (follow sermon calendar).

• Enlist, recruit, equip, and train volunteer teams to accomplish the tasks necessary to have a spiritually healthy and effective Kids Ministry.

• Resource families to worship together at home throughout the year including through the liturgical calendar (such as Lent and Advent Seasons).

• Through biblical teaching, prepare families for developmental milestones such as child dedications and baptism.

• Develop annual ministry plans which are in line with the church mission and vision and regularly evaluate how goals have been attained or reevaluate and modify as needed.

• Oversee the coordination of kids ministry and childcare for "Special Events," including Christmas, Easter, Leadership Meetings, and others as they occur where kids are involved.

• Advise Lead Pastor and other church leadership concerning the needs and requirements of the Kids Ministry.