Director of Children’s Ministry

Glen Ellyn Evangelical Covenant Church – Position Description

Position Title:            Director of Children’s Ministry

Reports to:                Lead Pastor

Children’s Ministries Leadership Team Member

Hours:                        Full Time (Required to work on Sundays)

Position Summary
The Director of Children’s Ministry is the primary staff member at Glen Ellyn Evangelical Covenant Church for overseeing all areas/aspects of Children’s Ministries from infants through fifth grade, nurturing the spiritual development and care of children and families, as well as coordinating appropriate activities for children during special services, programs, church meetings or events when necessary.

Ideal Candidate for the Director of Children’s Ministry will be…

1.        A committed follower of Jesus Christ.

2.        Passionate about Children’s Ministry in the Church.

3.        A person who has demonstrated early childhood ministry experience/education. (Church experience preferred)

4.        An excellent communicator with a self-starter, can-do attitude.

5.        Teachable, eager to grow, and willing to receive feedback.

6.        Able to articulate the gospel to children clearly and with conviction.

7.        Aware of current Children’s Ministry curriculum and able to select or create age appropriate curriculum that aligns with GEECC’s vision, priorities, and goals.

 

The Primary Responsibilities of the Director of Children’s Ministry are to…

1.        Provide spiritual and organizational leadership for Children’s Ministry.

2.        Raise up volunteers in the church; training and equipping them to lead & serve in Children’s Ministry.

3.        Create gospel-centered, safe, welcoming, and fun opportunities for children to know, love, and follow Jesus.

a.        Sunday Children’s Worship (Every Sunday)

b.        Sunday School (September – May)

c.        Midweek Programming (September – May)

d.        Special Events

e.        Outreach Opportunities in the community

4.        Encourage and equip parents to be spiritual leaders in their home and to nurture their children in Christian faith.

5.        Oversee administrative tasks that pertain to Children’s Ministry at GEECC.

 

The Director of Children’s Ministry at GEECC will…

1.        Seek ways to appropriately integrate Children’s Ministry into corporate worship and the larger life of the church in collaboration with the pastors and other staff.

2.        Be a part of the Ministry Staff of GEECC.

a.        Maintain reasonable, regular office hours (to be determined by the Lead Pastor).

b.        Participate in meetings to be determined by the Lead Pastor and/or the Leadership Team.

i.     weekly staff meetings,

ii.     check-in meetings with the Lead Pastor

iii.     monthly Children’s Ministry Team meetings

iv.     Other church meetings when appropriate

c.        Align Children’s Ministry vision, priorities, and goals with those of GEECC.

d.        Adhere to the staff handbook of GEECC.

3.        Work in collaboration with the Children’s Ministry Vision Team and Leadership Team.

4.        Maintain their own spiritual, physical, and emotional health by setting appropriate boundaries and pursuing personal and professional development.

5.        Explore partnerships and ministry opportunities with the Ark Preschool and surrounding community.

6.        Perform other duties as assigned.

 

To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to office.admin@gecovenant.org