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To develop and lead Chapel Kids Ministries, creating a fun, relational and creative environment where kids (infant through 5th grade) begin and grow in a relationship with Jesus. This is a full-time exempt position. The Director of Chapel Kids Ministries is under the direct supervision of the Director of Family Ministries.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrates creativity as well as maturity.
• Undergraduate degree from a recognized college/university.
• Possesses a passion for a relationship with God through frequent time in the Word and prayer.
• Has a love for children, and a strong desire to see them grow in their walk with Christ.
• Possesses excellent communication and teaching skills.
• Can recruit and equip volunteers and ministry teams in a multi-generational setting.
• Possesses solid biblical understanding and agreement with the doctrinal statement of The Chapel.
• Has the ability to provide leadership and direction for a large ministry in multiple site locations.
• Has demonstrated a commitment to teamwork.

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY INCLUDE:

Ministry Oversight

• Chapel Kids Ministries for infants through 5th grade during Sunday worship services.
• Childcare for all Chapel church-wide events.
• Other children ministry groups and events

Leadership Development

• Encourage and oversee the professional and personal development of Chapel Kids Ministries staff and interns.
• Recruit and equip volunteer ministry leaders for Chapel Kids Ministries.
• Partner with parents to facilitate the spiritual growth of children.
• Provide shepherding and spiritual encouragement to ministry leaders.

Administration

• Oversee the budget and financial decisions for Chapel Kids Ministries.
• Ensure the child/volunteer protection process is operating within current safety guidelines.
• Communicate and work with pastoral staff on church-wide ministry opportunities and needs.
• Work with the Preschool Director to maintain and improve facilities used by Chapel Kids Ministries.
• Develop and maintain healthy team relationships with pastors, directors and church staff through relationship building, attendance at weekly staff meetings and other meetings as necessary.

Teaching

• Ensure that Biblical, creative, relational and fun curriculum and resources are provided to teachers.
• Ensure that volunteer training is ongoing.

Personal Growth

• Maintain a growing relationship with the Lord that includes regular prayer, worship and reading of the Word.
• Continue to develop leadership gifts as well as an understanding of children and children's ministry through on-going training, ministry networking and personal development.

SALARY & BENEFITS

• Benefits include: Medical & dental insurance, 401(k) match, STD, LTD, life insurance, PTO, cell phone reimbursement, reduced Preschool tuition, tuition reimbursement.
• Salary range: $50,000 - $70,000

READY TO TAKE THE NEXT STEP?

To find out additional information about The Chapel, please visit thechapel.org to discover our core beliefs, vision, and values and to learn about many other ministries of the church. If, after prayerfully reviewing this information, you sense this role and church culture could be a good fit for you, please contact Heather Horn:

HEATHER HORN

Director of Family Ministries

[email protected]

(973) ###-#### x225

• Seniority levelDirector

• Employment typeFull-time

• Job functionOther
• IndustriesReligious Institutions

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