Director of Children's & Youth Ministry

Job Description

The Director of Children’s and Youth Ministries shall teach, lead and serve the church as a trusted and valued part of the staff. The primary focus of the Director of Children’s and Youth Ministries will be on the church’s Children’s and Youth Ministry Programs.  The Director shall be responsible for the development, coordination, and administration of its programs, curriculum planning, all special events, and involving the children and youth into the life and ministry of the church.  All Children’s and Youth classes and programs will reflect our inclusive voice for progressive Christianity and fully inclusive community.

Specific Responsibilties

1. Administer the Children’s program to include teaching children on a weekly basis in-person and/or virtually.  Organize, lead, promote and plan for special events, that may include Our Whole Lives (OWL) for children through 6th grade, Christmas, Easter, Vacation Bible School/Summer Schools Out, and programming for special worship services or congregational meetings, as well as other programs of fellowship and challenge. 

2. Administer the Youth program to include teaching youth on a regular basis in person and/or virtually.  Organize, lead, promote and plan for special events that may include OWL for youth grades 7 through 12, camps, Confirmation, retreats, service projects, and fun activities as well as other programs of fellowship and challenge.  

3. Recruit, incorporate and supervise volunteers for children’s and youth programming/ projects by identifying and inviting potential volunteers (parents and advocates) into the program and by raising the visibility of the program and its needs among the congregation. Programming may also include collaborating with other Harmony Creek Church ministry teams and churches.  Facilitate regular planning meetings with lead volunteers.  Keeps rooms clean and sanitized utilizing CDC guidelines and keeps rooms organized and stocked with supplies within budget.  Teach and maintain the Safe Spaces Policy for Children and Youth to all volunteers.  

4. Care for Parents and Families of children and youth through support and regular communication as well as welcoming and incorporating new families into the children’s and youth ministry program.

5. Implement policies and procedures established by the Education ministry team including the Safe Spaces Policy for Children and Youth.  Responsible for all aspects associated with the screening of volunteers who work with children and youth to include interviews and background checks across all catergories in the Safe Spaces Policy for Children and Youth.  Maintains confidential files and performs periodic updates to screenings as outlined in the Safe Spaces Policy for Children and Youth policy.  Develop, maintain and have accessible In Case of Emergency, a current and updated list of names, phone numbers and addresses of children and youth involved in the program.

6. Meet with Pastoral Staff on a regular basis to plan and review programming to ensure that the Children’s and Youth Ministry is in sync with the programming and planning of the rest of the church and in keeping with the vision and values of the church and that The Children’s and Youth program offers theological consistency.  Meet with Education Ministry team periodically.  Participate in weekly staff meetings, Council Retreats, reflection/listening sessions, new member classes, and other church-wide related planning events.

7. Submit information for Currents each month, This Week At Harmony Creek each week, and the church Bulletin weekly and for special services.  Information meets publication/printing deadlines and is provided in a final format with accurate information.

Qualifications

1. Required

2. HS Diploma required, college degree preferred.

3. Excellent organization skills: i.e. ability to multitask and prioritize work.

4. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

5. Ability to work independently with little supervision.

6. Ability to work collaboratively with children’s and youth leader volunteers, ministry teams and pastoral staff.

7. Ability to maintain confidentiality in all matters.

8. Possess and demonstrate good people skills in recruiting, leading, and bringing diverse people together for effective ministry.

9. Possess a clear understanding of progressive Christianity and the ability to share it in a developmentally appropriate manner and a respect for the mission and values of Harmony Creek Church.

10. Other desirable skills

    1. Experience working in church educational programs, especially with children and/or youth.

    2. Experience teaching children and/or youth.

    3. College degree in education.

    4. Daycare and/or preschool certification.

Position

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1. Part time at 20 hours per week.  Salary is $17,680 per year.  Hours may fluctuate from week-to-week or month-to-month depending on special events.  Hours include Sundays and occasional Saturdays and may include occasional evenings both on the weekend and during the week.  Flexibility in hours during non-programmed event times.

2. Present for all Sunday services.  Sundays may be taken as vacation time with pre-approval from the Lead Pastor.  Present for all Children’s and Youth special events programming.  Arranges for coverage when there are planned absences.

Staffing Relationship & Accountability

The Director of Children’s and Youth Ministries is supervised by the Pastor and works closely with the Education Ministry Team Chair and team. 

Physical Demands​

Reaching, handling, talking, hearing, near visual acuity

General Requirements

Must be able to execute the terms and conditions set forth in the Harmony Creek Church Employee Handbook, including but not limited to:

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• Works in a safety-conscious manner which ensures that safe work practices are used in order not to pose a risk to self or others in the workplace. Reports any safety violations to supervisor.

• Complies with church policies and procedures and local, state, and federal regulations.

• Interacts in a tactful, diplomatic, and professional manner with congregants, families, visitors, and co-workers.

• Maintains dependable attendance and adheres to standards of cleanliness, grooming, hygiene, and dress code.

• Takes positive action to ensure equal opportunity in the conduct of all church activities without regard to race, color, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion, sex/gender, age, national origin, disability, citizenship, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.

Every effort has been made to make this job description as complete as possible. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is a logical assignment to the position.