Part-time Children’s Ministry Director
Hourly Expectations: 20 hours/week
- Monday staff meeting: 11 a.m. to noon
- Weekly one-on-one meeting with Associate Pastor (1 hour, day/time flexible)
- Sunday mornings: 7:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (5 hours)
Reports to: Associate Pastor Rev. Abby Gatliff (will report to Sr. Pastor Rev. Cort Gatliff while Associate Pastor is on maternity leave)
Position Summary: Plan and implement discipleship ministry to families and children 0–5th grade.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Pray for the families and children of SHPC
- Plan, execute, and oversee all aspects of Sunday morning programming: Oversee nursery (in partnership with Nursery Coordinator), teach Children’s Sunday school, lead/coordinate Enrichment (during 11 a.m. worship).
- Manage child safety protocols (background checks, policy and protocol implementation)
- Work with Associate Pastor to choose discipleship curriculum and cast vision for discipleship of next generation (confirmation, transition to youth group, etc.)
- Recruit, train, and schedule volunteers
- Plan and coordinate monthly fellowship events for children and families (movie nights, playground playdates, etc.)
- Organize Bread and Cup Class (first communion)
- Plan and execute annual Vacation Bible School (four days in the month of June)
- Build relationships with parents/guardians
- Communicate lesson plans and updates with parents through email or text
Skills/qualifications:
- Deep and abiding relationship with Jesus that continues to grow
- A commitment to the historic, orthodox Christian faith
- Passion for teaching God’s Word and discipling the next generation
- Highly organized and communicative
To apply, please send résumé to shpcjobs@gmail.com.