Kids Director- Part Time

Kids Director

• Part Time 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 18909 S Miles Rd, Warrensville Heights, OH 44128 $27,000
• $30,000 a year
• Part-time The Word Church 15 reviews $27,000
• $30,000 a year
• Part-time Kids Director (KITW)

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Part-Time Location:

Cleveland, Ohio (On-Site)

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Ministries Reports To:

Executive Pastor of Ministries Position Summary The Central Kids Director (KITW) is responsible for building, leading, and multiplying a high-impact children's ministry that develops both kids and leaders. This role is not just about programming—it's about people. This leader will create a leadership pipeline within Kids in the Word by recruiting, training, and duplicating themselves through others. The goal is to build a ministry where leaders are consistently being developed, deployed, and empowered to lead at a high level.

Core Responsibilities:

Leadership Development & Team Multiplication Build and sustain a leadership pipeline within KITW Recruit, train, and mentor volunteers with a clear expectation of duplication Develop Team Leads and Coordinators from within the Dream Team Create clear leadership pathways for growth and progression Coach leaders consistently through feedback, development, and accountability Measure success by leadership multiplication—not just participation Volunteer Recruitment & Culture Building Own and execute a consistent recruitment strategy Identify and invite potential leaders weekly through relational engagement Build a culture where serving is purposeful, structured, and life-giving Set clear expectations for roles, responsibilities, and standards Ensure strong onboarding and assimilation of new team members Retain volunteers through vision, care, and leadership development Ministry Leadership & Experience Design Cast vision for a fun, dynamic, and Christ-centered kids environment Ensure all experiences are engaging, age-appropriate, and biblically sound Oversee classroom environments, small groups, and large group experiences Maintain excellence across all environments (check-in, classrooms, transitions) Align all programming with The Word Church mission and 7 Bedrocks Safety & Security Oversight Enforce all child protection and safety policies Oversee background checks and volunteer clearance processes Maintain secure and efficient check-in/check-out systems Ensure classroom ratios and safety standards are consistently met Build trust with families through visible and reliable safety practices Family Partnership & Pastoral Care Equip parents with tools to disciple their children at home Provide consistent communication and updates to families Serve as a pastoral presence for children and parents Create opportunities for family engagement and connection Strengthen the bridge between church experience and home discipleship Event Planning & Outreach Execution Plan and execute key events (VBS, camps, holiday programs) Use events as strategic outreach opportunities to reach new families Lead volunteer teams in executing high-quality experiences Ensure events reflect excellence, organization, and spiritual impact Administration & Systems Leadership Manage scheduling for volunteers and ministry environments Oversee attendance tracking and reporting Maintain and steward the ministry budget responsibly Order and manage supplies for classrooms and events Build scalable systems that support growth and consistency

Qualifications & Skills:

Experience & Education 1-3+ years of experience in children's ministry, education, or related leadership Bachelor's degree in theology, childhood development, or related field (preferred, not required) Leadership Competencies Proven ability to build and develop teams Strong recruitment and leadership multiplication mindset Ability to coach, delegate, and develop others effectively Excellent communication and organizational skills Strong relational ability with both kids and adults Spiritual & Cultural Alignment Demonstrates a strong and growing relationship with Jesus Christ Fully aligned with the mission and leadership of The Word Church Embodies the 7

Bedrocks:

Prayer, Excellence, Evangelism, Love, Holistic Improvement, Outreach, Youth & Young Adult Empowerment Passionate about developing both children and leaders Work Schedule Part-time, on-site role based in Cleveland, Ohio Requires Sunday availability, midweek leadership responsibilities, and key events What Success Looks Like A growing Dream Team with clear leadership layers Consistent volunteer recruitment through personal invitation Leaders actively leading and developing other leaders (duplication) Excellent, safe, and engaging environments every week Strong trust and partnership with families Why This Role Matters This role doesn't just build a kids ministry—it builds future leaders. The strength of KITW will be measured by its ability to multiply leaders and create environments where children encounter Jesus early and often.