Children’s Ministry Director
Our Mission: Our mission is to develop fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ who GO to their neighbors with the message of Jesus, GROW with their neighbors in pursuit of Christ, and SHOW compassion to their neighbors with the love of Jesus Christ.
Our Vision: Our vision is to be a diverse church reaching all people in our community for the sake of Jesus Christ and the Kingdom of God.
Our Values: Evangelism (Acts 1:8) Connectedness (Matthew 22:36-40) Generosity (Luke 10:36-37) Excellence (1 Corinthians 10:31)
Purpose: This position oversees Children’s Ministry (birth-6th grade) at River Oaks Church Elkhart. This includes providing leadership to our volunteers in those environments, to position and equip them to partner with parents to transform kids into fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ who GO tell their friends about Jesus, GROW with their friends in faith, and SHOW compassion.
Job Classification: Part-time (20 hours/wk)
Reports to: Elkhart Congregation Pastor
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Creates and manages the Children’s Ministry budget and strategy.
- Develop the Scope and Sequence for curriculum development in all Children’s environments.
- Oversees the day-to-day operations of the Children's Ministry.
- Recruits and equips check-in and children’s first impression volunteers.
- Oversees PreK, Elementary, and Pre-Teen (4th-6th) environments.
- Oversees all volunteer recruitment and training.
- Works with Volunteer leads to provide high-quality and safe childcare as requested for special events.
- Ensures all environments are prepared with excellence and ready for events.
- Helps maintain the facilities calendar for the Children’s Ministry wing.
- Works plan, organize, and implement Kids Camp in collaboration with other staff and volunteers.
- Ensures Policies and Procedures for Children’s Ministry are kept up to date and followed.
- Any other duties as requested
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
- Knowledge of childhood development to best meet kids' needs in weekly lesson development and environment creation.
- Strong spiritual commitment to Jesus Christ and lives a Godly lifestyle.
- A loyal team player who is committed to the mission, values, and vision of River Oaks.
- Makes a positive contribution to staff culture that embodies the River Oaks’ Cultural Standards.
- Experience in volunteer coordination, development, and empowerment.
- Possesses a high level of initiative and ability to work independently, performing duties with minimal direction and supervision.
PROFICIENCIES
- Demonstrates excellence in written/verbal communication skills.
- Ability to anticipate needs, highly organized, attention to detail, multi-tasker, and excellence in time management.
- Maintains confidentiality as appropriate and accountability with church resources.
- Motivated to seek professional development opportunities continually.
- Trained in (or willing to be trained in) First Aid/CPR.
- Consent to a criminal background check.
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS
Work Schedule: Work hours will include Sunday mornings and occasional evening or weekend responsibilities.
Working Conditions: Due to seasonal activity, job duties may occasionally require additional hours and availability outside normal hours. May require flexibility to adjust work schedule from time to time.
Meetings: Participates in Congregational staff meetings and weekly check-ins with Children’s Ministry staff and supervisor.
If interested in this position, please send your resume to smatthews@riveroaks.org
