Children's Ministry Coordinator

Rolling Plains United Methodist Church July 2021

Position: Children’s Ministry Coordinator (Pre-k – 3rd grade)

To help children come to faith in Jesus Christ, grow as disciples, and develop healthy patterns of Christian living in their homes, schools, community and world. The CMC is a teaching and support position that partners with parents to equip them with the tools and opportunities to help strengthen their families and continue to grow together in faith with Jesus Christ.

Qualifications:

Formal training or 2-3 years experience working as a paid or volunteer ministry coordinator – especially with children 5th grade and under; or similar experience teaching children and coordinating programs/activities.

Objectives:

1. Instruct, and nurture children (Pre-k – 3rd grade) in their Christian faith and in life, through prayer, fellowship, worship, service and missions.

2. To actively seek opportunities to partner with local schools and community groups to instill a love of service and missions among the children in our community.

Competencies:

The Children’s Ministry Coordinator should:

• Profess a personal relationship with God through Jesus Christ. • Proven ability to work independently and interdependently (team player). Demonstrate self-motivation, follow through and task completion.

• Proven ability to organize people and events to complete ministry objectives. Ability to demonstrate and articulate use of Prioritization Tools relative to planning, execution, and evaluation of program goals.

• Verifiable strong interpersonal skills that include: compassion, sensitivity, conflict management, and recognition of non-verbal indicators. Understanding teen as well as parent/teen challenges.

• Establish and maintain appropriate boundaries with parents and youth (will require a thorough knowledge of Safe Sanctuaries policies and procedures after hire).

• Develop and maintain trusting relationships as well as being trustworthy. Proven ability to maintain and handle confidences and confidential matters.

The responsibilities of this position are as follows:

1. Plan and coordinate a worship experience for children pre-k through 3rd grade.

2. Help plan, organize and execute special seasonal programs including but not limited to; Vacation Bible School, Easter Egg hunt, Christmas Pageant

3. Help build and oversee a Servant Volunteer Team to grow and expand RP Kids Ministries and its programs

4. Help develop opportunities for our children to actively participate in the ongoing program, outreach, and ministry activities of Rolling Plains Church.

Reporting Relationships/Supervision and Compensation: The Children’s Ministry Coordinator position reports to the Director of Family Ministries, and to our Staff Parish Relations Committee per the Discipline of the United Methodist Church. Formal performance reviews will take place yearly, supplemented with quarterly coaching to clarify, assess, and evaluate goals and develop future expectations.

This is a part time salaried position (approximately 15 hours per week). Work hours for this position will vary depending on the season and growth of ministry. Salary for this position will be determined based on experience & education and will be discussed at time of hire. .