Job description

Central Presbyterian Church

Job Title Director of Children and Family Ministries
Position reports to: Sr. Pastor
Employment status: 25 hours/week/Exempt (hours can be negotiated)

Position Overview

The Director of Children and Family Ministries (DCFM) is responsible for inspiring, developing, organizing and executing programs and activities related to the formation of children from Birth through 6thGrade.

Principal Responsibilities
● Develop and implement a clear and creative vision for CFM in collaboration with pastors, Session and the Director of Family Formation.

● Recruit, train and mentor interns. Strategies to include “guided practice”, gradual release of responsibilities specific to leadership in ministry activities, encouragement and appreciation

● Recruit, train and coordinate volunteers for CFM and ensure that all programs and activities are adequately staffed.

● Regularly visit classrooms to ensure program quality and to provide teacher support.

● Offer care and encouragement to children, families, interns and volunteers.

● Use child development strategies to best meet the needs of children in curriculum selection, behavior management, classroom grouping, etc.

● Communicate and advocate for the needs of CFM to other staff and church leaders.

● Ensure classrooms have necessary supplies, materials and equipment.

● Coordinate sanitation and safety protocols for CFM and coordinate with the church safety and security team.

● Communicate with Facilities and Maintenance Commission, as well as custodial staff, to ensure that children’s facilities are clean, safe and in good repair.

● Submit annual fiscal year budget requests to the Budget Committee in a timely manner and provide financial oversight of expenditures during the fiscal year.

● Oversee creation and/or selection and implementation of curricula.

● Schedule and lead regular Children’s Ministry Team meetings.

● Attend and actively participate in weekly staff meetings.

● Oversee communications (newsletters, Central Press articles, bulletin boards, etc.) to ensure congregants, parents, volunteers and staff are informed of CFM programs.

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● Facilitate communication among all programs that intersect with CFM.

● Meet weekly with the Director of Family Formation.

● Participate in the life and worship of the congregation.

● Perform other duties as assigned by Senior Pastor/Head of Staff that contribute to the administration and life of the church.

Skills & Qualifications
● Knowledge and experience in Biblical interpretation, child development (including faith development) and religious educational theory and practice.

● Understanding of reformed theology.

● Demonstrates passion for ministry to children and families.

● Evidences personal mature faith and growing relationship with Jesus Christ as demonstrated in action, attitude, and behavior.

● Embraces mission, vision and core commitments of Central Presbyterian Church.

● Demonstrates expertise in program administration including use of sound judgment and protection of confidentiality.

● Demonstrates reliability, trustworthiness and initiative.

● Is innovative and creative.

● Demonstrates cooperation and collaboration in relationships with pastors, staff and volunteers.

● Has up-to-date knowledge of health and safety best practices for children.

● Is physically capable of sustained activity.

Educational Requirement
Desired

● Bachelor’s Degree in child development, Christian education or related field

● Five (5 ) years’ experience leading children and/or family ministries

Required

● Associate’s Degree in child development, Christian education or related field

● Clear Fingerprint Background Check

● Hold CPR Certification for Infants, Children and Adults

To apply:
● Email a resume and cover letter to zachary@cpcmerced.org

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Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $32,000.00 - $40,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Merced, CA 95340: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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