Director of Childrens Ministry

Director of Children's Ministry Job Description Sparta United Methodist Church For more information, please reach out to Rev. Taylor Pryde Barefoot tbarefoot@wnccumc.net and Rev. Cade Barefoot cbarefoot@wnccumc.net.

Job Description:

The Director of Children's Ministries is a year-round (15 - 20 hours per week) position responsible for the development and implementation of the educational program for children ages birth through fifth grade. This person will work hand-in-hand with our teen ministry, as well as recruit and develop volunteer leaders.

Responsibilities:

• Plan and lead for K - 5th grade Ignite group.
• Work with church council to assess and implement the needs of the church and share concerns involving the children's ministry.
• Select curriculum to be used in the children's ministry program.
• Train volunteers to assist with the delivery of children's ministry programs.
• Implement, oversee and guide all children's ministry activities, including Children's Church, Sunday School, Nursery, Vacation Bible School, and Special Events.
• Annually recommend children's ministry goals to the children's council and church council.
• Work cooperatively with church staff members to coordinate children's activities that help achieve the mission and goals of the church.
• Ensure that individuals working with children have completed safe sanctuary training.
• Liaison between Sparta UMC Children's Ministry and local schools.

Requirements:

• Demonstrates Christian character and commitment in daily life with the ability to articulate a personal faith journey.
• Is comfortable with developing relationships with families involved in the children's ministry program whether or not they are part of the church.
• Physically capable of sustained activity.
• Able to balance work and family.
• Ability to organize programs and activities and be a self-motivator.
• Maturity and stability which promotes the growth of children.
• Knowledge and experience in Biblical interpretation, child development (and faith development) and religious educational theory and practice.
• Complete Safe Sanctuary training and attend yearly updates of training.
• A commitment to Sparta United Methodist Church itself including regular attendance and participation in the activities of the church.
• Understands and agrees with Methodist theology, policy, program and mission of Sparta United Methodist Church.

Accountability:

• Recognition of the Pastor's responsibility for the total church and cooperation with the Pastor, Committee Chairs and other Staff.
• Understanding that the Director of Children's Ministries is recommended for employment by the Staff Parish Relations Committee on behalf of the church.
• The Staff Parish Relations Committee is responsible for recommendation to the Church Council for all matters concerning employment, salary and benefits for approval.
• The Staff Parish Relations Committee is responsible for annual performance evaluation for this position. A ninety-day performance evaluation will be conducted for new hires with an annual performance appraisal to be conducted thereafter.
• This position is subject to personnel policies outlined in the Sparta UMC Staff Handbook.