Job SummaryTo perform the duties of a Children's Ministry DirectorMinimum Qualification: DegreeExperience Level: Mid levelExperience Length: 3 yearsJob Description/RequirementsResponsibilities:Maintain a healthy and growing personal spiritual life and lead children to do the same.Provide pastoral care to children and their families: Praying, visiting, coaching, disciplineMaintain consistent and regular communication with parents as well as provide the tools theyneed for spiritual leadership for their children Be attentive to the hopes, concerns, and needs of children in the church community to determine how the congregation might serve them and their families and how they might serve one another asChristian disciples and good neighborsAdvocate for the safety of children in all aspects of the ministry of the congregation.Raise awareness in the congregation of children’s needs and the need for ministries for childrenin the community and the world. Assure safe sanctuary policies and procedures are in place to keep all children and the adultswho work with them are safeMonitor the physical environment of the children’s area for safetyCreate a system for recruiting, training, and empowering volunteer leadersLead a team that develops, implements, and maintains an ongoing ministry for childrenRecruit, train, screen, supervise and support volunteers in all aspects of children’s ministry;including planning agendas and presiding at children’s ministry meetingsWork with volunteers throughout the year to develop children’s programsCreate and maintain a children’s ministry calendar of all events and activitiesContinue to increase knowledge of curriculum and other resources available for children inorder to help teachers and group leaders select appropriate resources for study and growthEvaluate age-appropriate program materials, equipment, supplies, and space for children’sministryAdministrativeMaintain updated information of all children in ministry (and visitors) including but not limitedto allergies, contact information, and special needsProvide Sunday morning children’s programming during services, between services, and anyspecial services Coordinate church events for children and familiesConnect children’s ministry to the overall mission, vision, and goals of the congregationWork with others, especially church staff and leaders, to plan and carry out ministry withchildren in varied and wide-ranging programs that include worship, study, fellowship, andservice opportunitiesDevelop and manage the children’s ministry budget Qualifications/Requirements:Must display a genuine interest in responding to the hopes of children and families in the communityMust possess a minimum of 2-3 years working experience in children's ministry.Must demonstrate evidence of passion for children’s ministryMust have demonstrable effective ministry leadershipMust possess keen listening skills and effectively communicate with people of all ages Must be skilled in planning and implementing ministryShould have the ability to delegate responsibility, work well with others, and ensure completion of tasks.Training in Christian Education, Early Childhood Education, or Child Development would be an added advantage but not a priority Possess an understanding of child development and evidence of active and growing discipleship Salary: Gh 3000- Gh 3500Interested persons should forward their CVs and applications to ********** How to Apply?Please log in to see application instructions.
