Children’s Ministry Director
Position Summary: The Children’s Ministry Director is to work collaboratively with other church staff to develop a ministry that introduces children to faith in Christ, creates an opportunity to grow in their faith, and experience healthy, loving relationships. Program oversight includes nursery, Sunday school/children’s church, release time, and VBS. The primary aim is not necessarily to work directly with children, but to recruit, train, equip, and resource volunteers who will.
Role Outline:
● Professes faith in our Lord Jesus Christ as their Savior.
● Has read and is aligned to the Calvary Evangelical Free Church Statement of Faith.
● Regular Calvary attendance and willingness to complete membership, if not already.
● A people person with good communication skills and ability to recruit and train volunteers.
● Preference is given toward an education and/or experience in ministry, education, or administration.
Responsibilities:
● Oversee and coordinate all aspects of the Children’s Ministry (Nursery through 5th Grade), ensuring a safe, engaging, and gospel-centered environment.
● Work with Calvary staff to recruit, train, equip, resource, and supervise volunteers for the Children’s Ministry.
● Plan and implement curriculum, ensuring alignment with the church’s vision and biblical teaching.
● Manage the Children’s Ministry budget, including tracking expenses, purchasing supplies, and ensuring responsible financial stewardship.
● Develop and maintain clear communication strategies, including emails, texts, and phone calls with volunteers, parents, and church staff.
● Organize and maintain volunteer schedules, including Sunday services, midweek programs, and special events.
● Oversee inventory control, ensuring all ministry supplies, classroom materials, and equipment are well-stocked and organized.
● Maintain and update the church calendar and manage volunteer scheduling through Planning Center software.
● Lead Children’s Ministry Team meetings, providing vision, encouragement, and clear direction for volunteers and team leaders.
● Attend staff meetings, ministry team meetings, and congregational meetings to align Children’s Ministry goals with the broader mission of the church.
● Promote Children’s Ministry programs within the church and community, utilizing social media, church bulletins, and other communication platforms.
Supervision/Accountability The direct report for this position is the Discipleship & Youth Pastor. The position is ultimately responsible to the Elder Board, and the congregation. Evaluation will take place three months after employment and yearly thereafter.
Hours/Financial
● Hours per week: 15-20
● Regular hours are: ○ Sunday mornings 8am-12pm ○ One-on-one with Discipleship Pastor: Tuesdays 10am-11am
○ Staff meeting: Tuesdays 11am-12:30pm
○ Monthly Release Time events
○ Other in office hours can be flexible, upon request
● Compensation: $18 per hour
● Start time: at once
Employment Basis This position is an “at will” position which means employment can be terminated by either party at any time, for any legal reason. Calvary requests a one month notice from the employee offering their resignation. Calvary will provide a month's notice before termination unless there is the presence of adverse circumstances which require immediate termination.
Start date – March/April 2025
Employment Checklist
1. Application for employment
2. Interview
3. Background check, safe child training
4. Church personality test
Non-Discrimination Statement
In order to provide employment free of discrimination to all individuals, employment decisions at Calvary will be based on such things as character, spiritual fitness, knowledge, skills, abilities, and job qualifications. Calvary is, and will continue to be, an equal opportunity employer. Except when based upon a bona fide occupational qualification or legal exemption (i.e., our biblical commitment to how religion, gender, sexual orientation shape qualification for hire), it is Calvary’s policy to abide by all state and federal laws prohibiting discrimination against applicants and/or employees on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, status with regard to public assistance, or other legally protected class category until those conflict with the scripture. Calvary will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.
