CPC Vision
At CPC we want to be a people and a church open to how the Gospel moves.
Overview
The Associate Director of Elementary Kids is actively engaged in helping kids develop their
faith in Jesus by leading elementary aged kids on Sunday mornings, Wednesday nights, and for
all special programming. The Associate Director of Elementary Kids will be successful when
elementary programming is gospel-focused and growing in authentic ways, the individual is
building and fostering relationships with kids and their families, and student and adult leaders
are actively engaged in teaching and serving kids.
Primary Responsibilities
Elementary (K – 5th grade)
- Plan and coordinate elementary programming
- Implement the overall vision for the program into weekly programming
- Work with the Kids team to determine curriculum and program development for the ministry year Prepare for Sunday morning & Wednesday night programming each week
- Create engaging environments for large group and small group learning
- Maintain and manage classroom inventories, cleaning, and safety protocols
- Establish and develop relationships with families, and partner with parents in the spiritual development of their kids
- Identify, equip, and empower new volunteer leaders to build a strong volunteer team
- Provide resources for current leaders as they teach and lead in the classrooms
- Manage volunteer scheduling for programs, weekend services, and special events
- Coordinate training and leadership as needed, ensuring that policies and procedures are being followed by volunteers
- Plan and facilitate special elementary events throughout the program year, including Second Grade Bible Workshop and other grade specific events
Overall Kids Program Support
- Work with the Kids Ministries team to plan and facilitate special events, VBS, other camps, and Kids Christmas throughout the ministry season
- Support the development and execution of programming for kids at Community@10
- Work together with Director of Kids Ministries to create strategies for parent development and engagement that align with Kids Ministries’ goals and curriculum
- Support the Director of Kids Ministries in developing and facilitating a parent network
- Assist in the planning of parent and family initiatives
- Work together with Kids team to facilitate communication efforts with families
Other Duties
- Meet regularly with the Director of Kids Ministries for development, encouragement, feedback, and accountability
- Actively participate in and attend weekly Kids Ministries team meetings
- Work and communicate effectively with staff, congregation, visitors, and vendors
- Attend CPC staff meetings and other staff events/retreats as determined by supervisor
- Participate in various CPC programs, including weekend services, special services for holidays (Advent, Palm Sunday, etc.), and other leadership events
Minimum Requirements
- Actively pursuing a relationship with Jesus Christ
- Commitment to make CPC your home church and faith community
- Alignment with CPC mission, values, and statement of faith and ECO Essential tenets
- A working knowledge of Scripture and an active prayer life
- Ability to engage kids and families in authentic, relational ways
- Experience working with and leading kids
- Effective communicator and teacher
- Ability to recruit, train, and sustain a volunteer leadership team
- Collaborative spirit and team player
- Solid organizational, detail-oriented, and multi-tasking skills
- Self-starter with a strong work ethic
- Leadership experience, skills, and abilities
- An eagerness to learn with a teachable and flexible spirit
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word)
Preferred Requirements
- BA/BS degree relevant to ministry work
- Curriculum use and implementation
- Experience working with Planning Center Online (PCO) Physical Requirements
- Ability to sit, walk, and/or stand for extended times
- Ability to occasionally lift, carry, and/or move 10-25 pounds
- Ability to perform tasks involving keyboard and computer monitor, requiring ability to grasp and utilize finger dexterity and visual acuity
Position Reporting: Associate Director of Elementary reports to Director of Kids Ministries
Hours: This is a full-time (40 hours/week), year-round, salaried, and exempt position. The work
week is Sunday-Thursday, with Wednesday night programming during the academic year.
Application Details: To apply for the position, please contact us via email at [email protected]. Provide a cover letter and include a current resume outlining your experience and relevant qualifications.