Children and Families Pastor / Director

Cheyne Presbyterian Church; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-based church in Canada is seeking a dedicated individual for a children's ministry role. You will lead Sunday and weeknight programming for children, recruit and support volunteers, and plan engaging events for families. The ideal candidate has leadership experience, excellent communication skills, and a strong relationship with Christ. This full-time position offers a flexible work environment with the opportunity for remote work as needed.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates a growing relationship with Christ and active involvement in the Cheyne Church community.
• Experience working with children and families.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing work environments.

Responsibilities

• Direct Sunday and weeknight programming for children.
• Recruit and disciple volunteers for children's ministries.
• Plan and lead Kids and Family events.

Skills

Leadership experience

Excellent communication skills

Administrative skills

Proficient with digital tools

Education

Theological education preferred

Tools

Planning Centre

Google Drive

Canva

Job description

Overview

Position Description: The primary purpose of this role is to serve God through ministering at Cheyne Presbyterian Church by directing Sunday morning and weeknight programming for children (Nursery-Grade 5). The role includes leadership to cast vision for Sunday AM and Fusion (mid-week) programming, curriculum curation, and supporting volunteers and families.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to cast vision for Sunday AM program and the mid-week Fusion program, including curating and choosing curriculum.
• Review curriculum annually to ensure it meets desired outcomes.
• Create worship, prayer, learning and activity experiences for preschool and elementary spaces aligned to age and developmental stage.
• Recruit, connect with, and disciple volunteers; develop leaders for nursery, preschool, and elementary ministries.
• Empower volunteers to take ownership of their ministry spaces; hold regular meetings to inspire, evaluate and plan together.
• Provide 1-2 training opportunities for volunteers each year.
• Express appreciation for volunteers at Christmas and in June.
• Administration: format and adapt curriculum for preschool and elementary for each month; plan ahead several months.
• Support volunteer teams by printing and readying classroom supplies weekly; schedule volunteers for ongoing ministries and events, filling gaps as needed.
• Distribute weekly reminders with attached lessons to scheduled volunteers; coordinate with office admin on current Vulnerable Sector checks and onboarding (Leading with Care policy, emergency plans, etc.).
• Ensure volunteers have resources to run classrooms; restock supplies weekly and manage shopping/order needs; maintain and refresh resource and storage rooms annually.
• Environment: arrive early on Sundays and Wednesdays to set up classrooms or recruit a setup team; check that all material needs are met; annually evaluate spaces for refresh or upgrades.
• Planning Kids and Family Events: create an annual calendar of events (e.g., summer camp, seasonal events, Christmas, Easter) and plan enriching programs for high-season celebrations; lead programming for special events (retreats, seminars, conferences).
• Resourcing for Families: develop new ways to engage parents and provide at-home resources; plan and initiate events to equip and engage parents.
• Collaborate with church librarian to recommend resources for children and caregivers; manage Kids Check-in Station (setup/teardown, stocked with supplies).
• Utilize Planning Centre to keep up-to-date information on families, programs and demographics.
• Additional: Create an annual budget for Children’s Ministry; check in with the Senior Pastor for support and guidance.
• First Aid/CPR C/AED certification is an asset and highly recommended.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates a growing, vibrant relationship with Christ; daily habits, church attendance, service, and active involvement in Cheyne Church community.
• Aligned theologically with Cheyne Presbyterian Church’s statement of faith.
• Theological education preferred.
• Experience working with children and families; strong administrative and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Leadership experience (work, volunteer, or church).
• Proficiency with digital tools for administration and communication (Planning Centre, Proclaim, Google Drive, Dropbox, Canva, Facebook, Instagram).
• Flexible and adaptable to changing work environments and times based on ministry needs.

Job Details

• Hours of Work: 40 hours per week
• Annual Wage: To be determined based on experience and qualifications
• Reports to: Senior Pastor and Elder’s Session
• Work Environment: Attend weekly staff meetings; attend Elders’ Sessions bi-monthly; be present on Sunday mornings and mid-week programs; work from church office three days a week (with potential remote work as needed; hours may vary)
• Apply: Questions or inquiries to Rev. James Yang; Application Deadline: Monday, October 20; References from former supervisors or church leadership