Director of Children's Ministries

Job purpose

The Director of Children’s Ministries provides leadership and oversight for the spiritual formation, teaching, and care of the children of the congregation.  This role plans, coordinates, and supervises all programs, events, and ministries serving children from birth through 5th grade.  

Duties and responsibilities

Programs and activities

• Children’s Sunday School - MMC has previously utilized a four-week rotational program for children’s Sunday School. This program will be revived and the Director will recruit and train teachers, select curriculum, source and secure materials, manage classroom usage, and provide other duties as needed.
• Children’s Church - Recruit and equip workers to provide an educational, child-friendly worship experience for all Sunday morning worship services.
• Children’s Sermons – Participate in the Family Christmas Eve service
• Wednesday Evening Children’s Ministry (Mkids) - Lead and coordinate Bible study, and other activities for Birth – 5th grade.
• Vacation Bible School - Supervise and coordinate the planning and implementation of the Vacation Bible school
• Children’s Programming - Plan and oversee programs for children such as Terrific Tuesdays, and Wonderful Wednesdays
• Club45 (grades 4 & 5) - Recruit leadership, advise on curriculum, and pr0vide general assistance.
• Outreach - Coordinate with other local groups for community programs such as the Mauldin Christmas parade, and other community events
• Work with the Director of MMPK Preschool/Kindergarten to develop programs for children enrolled in Preschool and Kindergarten
• Follow and enforce requirements of the Ministry Safe policy
• Provide other services as directed by the Senior Pastor

General

• Meet periodically with, advise and serve as staff liaison to the Children’s Ministry Team
• Attend meetings of the Church Council, and Kindergarten when they are discussing items related to the Children's Ministry.
• Attend weekly staff meetings
• Discharge any other responsibilities not included in this description at the direction of the Senior Pastor
• The Employee Handbook is an integral part of this job description and applies in every detail

Qualifications

• Education – Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Childhood Education or a related field
• Experience – Three to five years of experience in Children’s ministry or related field
• Be committed to the Christian faith and the theology of Mauldin Methodist Church
• Possess a sincere call to children's ministry and a passion to help children grow spiritually
• Possess strong interpersonal, managerial, and organizational skills
• Be a self-starter and be willing to work with a diverse staff
• Computer skills necessary for duties

Working conditions

The Director of Children’s Ministries is required to have regular office hours during the work week.  In addition, he/she must be willing to work evenings and weekends on a regular basis.

Serve as a mandated reporter in accordance with MMC's Ministry Safe policy. 

Physical requirements

While this job is not physically demanding, mobility is important.

Must be able to lift 35# and commit to teaming with another person when heavier lifting is required.

Direct reports

Nursery employees and volunteers

Salary Range

$45,000-$55,000 per year

Our mission:

Proclaim the Word and equip disciples to draw others into a relationship with Jesus.

How it all started:

Mauldin Methodist Church began as Poplar Springs Methodist Episcopal Church South in 1869. J.B. Hyde deeded 1-1/10th acres, the core of the present church property, for the use of a church and public school. This site had been commonly used for outdoor “brush arbor” services in good weather due to the presence of a cold, clear spring shaded by beautiful tulip poplars. The building was a pine log structure that served as both the church and as Mauldin’s first “free” (public) school. The small wooden church was built in 1905 and served as the sanctuary until 1943.

In 1943, the long outgrown wooden sanctuary was replaced by a brick sanctuary that now houses the Kid's Chapel. Many church members contributed their labor as carpenters, brick layers, and painters to help keep the cost down to $5,000.

The church’s name was changed to Mauldin Methodist Church in 1959, long after the springs for which it was originally named were covered over. In 1968 the church’s name changed again to Mauldin United Methodist Church to reflect the merger of the Evangelical United Brethren Church and several Methodist denominations. On June 30, 2023, the church's name was changed back to Mauldin Methodist Church as the disaffiliation process from the UMC was final. MMC is now a Global Methodist Church.