Director of Children

1 week ago

Springs, South Africa Chicagopresbytery Full time
Director of Children & Family Ministry - Presbyterian Church of Western Springs - Western Springs

Position type:Director of Children & Family Ministry

Director of Children and Family Ministry 

Job Description

Employer: Presbyterian Church of Western Springs

Position: Director of Children and Family Ministry

Job Type: Hourly, 5-7 hours/week

Supervisor: Pastor and Elder of Faith Formation

Job Summary:

The Director of Children and Family Ministry is responsible for cultivating relationships, and an inclusive environment, with and among our younger children and families. In addition, the Director will implement and monitor effective programming for faith formation that serves PreK-5th grade children. The Director will provide hands-on programs including Sunday School on Sunday mornings and family gatherings/activities once a month. It is anticipated that the position will require 5-7 hours per week. Much of the time will require an on-site commitment but some of the duties can be completed from home.

Responsibilities:

  • Oversee Sunday School - Teach or assist most Sundays, recruit and coordinate volunteer teachers and assistants, and monitor the curriculum and supplies
  • Oversee Nursery - Coordinate and monitor staffing of the nursery, train attendants as necessary, monitor the toys and equipment
  • Oversee Grace Space - Coordinate the volunteers who monitor the space during worship, monitor supplies
  • Plan Family Activities - In collaboration with the pastor, plan social events to build relationships among the younger children (3-12 years) and their families 
  • Coordinate Special Events - In collaboration with a team, plan for potential events such as Christmas Pageant, Advent Fair, Bunny Brunch, Vacation Bible School, Family Camp
  • Monitor Safe Space Training - Work with the Safe Space Team to ensure that all staff and all volunteers working with children are trained via the online program
  • Communicate - Include communication as needed in the Weekly newsletter and Sunday bulletin regarding faith formation activities, email parents regarding activities
  • Organize - Monitor and order supplies in collaboration with the Office Administrator as needed
  • Attend Meetings - Participate in Faith Formation Committee meetings several times throughout the year and meet with the Pastor/Head of Staff as necessary

Education and Experience: 

  • Bachelor's Degree preferred
  • Experience working with children 3-12 years of age
  • CPR and First Aid certification (certified or willing to obtain)
  • Safe Space training will be required and provided
  • Protestant background and a passion for education
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